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saintpeter48 | 17:50 Sat 04th Jan 2020 | How it Works
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My fluorescent light in my kitchen takes an age to come on, will it be a problem with the actual light or the starter, thanks in advance.
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Hi st peter. It could be any of three things. The tube The starter A weak ballast Consider buying an led direct replacement tube for the size of fitting you have. Eg. 4ft, 5ft, 6ft.... These tubes come with a starter module. It is only a built in link wire and will never burn out like a starter can. They are relatively cheap. From around 6 0r 7 pounds rising to about...
18:21 Sat 04th Jan 2020
Try a new starter.
Hi st peter.
It could be any of three things.
The tube
The starter
A weak ballast

Consider buying an led direct replacement tube for the size of fitting you have. Eg. 4ft, 5ft, 6ft....

These tubes come with a starter module. It is only a built in link wire and will never burn out like a starter can.

They are relatively cheap. From around 6 0r 7 pounds rising to about £12 for a name brand like Philips

They don't fade over time like fluorescent tubes. And will last a lot longer WITH savings on your electricity bill.

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Thanks for that Klazomaniac, I will get out anf buy one.
My brother has just replaced the lights in the garage - he got his from Screwfix or Toolstation
To get the maximum longevity out of your light it is recommended that you change both at the same time.
Waste not, want not. Check the starter first. Then if the tube needs replacement consider LED.
Since it does come on eventually the tube is likely ok.
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klazomaniac ..... I followed your advice and bought a led tube and starter from a local supplier, BRILLIANT. Thanks so much for your help, much appreciated.

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