Florescence light

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Hi All
I have a 30 watt florescence light, and the starter just seems to be be
trying all the time, the light flickers but won't turn on, I verified
both the bulb and starter in another working socket, my question is
does this represent a bad ballist? Or is there any other thoughts on
what might be the problem? Thanks

 

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If you have another bulb, try it in both fixtures. But it does sound
like a bad ballast.

You could replace the whole rig with a cold cathode set up which would
last longer and run cooler.

-Tom

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Yes, I have switched bulbs, so I just wanted to make sure there wasn't
something else to look at before I buy a new ballast. Thanks for the
info. Nice website by the way, very cool items! Thanks again.

 

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Not sure about the US but it sounds like the starter and not the
ballast. Make sure you have the correct starter for a 30W tube. In
Australia we have 2 types of starters, a 4-22W and 4-65W or 4-80W.
Sometimes if you try to use a 4-65W starter to ignite a 18W tube it
will not work even though it is classified as a universal starter and
covers that wattage range. A 4-22W starter is what should be used. In
your case, make sure you use a brand new 4-65W starter for your 30W
tube and also change the tube at the same time. I know you said that
you tested it but get a brand new tube and starter and have another go.
After that check that the tubes pins are seated correctly in the
tombstones (lampholders).

Dave

 

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May have the wrong starter in it. If it needs a FS4 and has a FS2 in there,
it will flicker like crazy.
Mike

"immark" <markmc@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
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> Hi All
> I have a 30 watt florescence light, and the starter just seems to be be
> trying all the time, the light flickers but won't turn on, I verified
> both the bulb and starter in another working socket, my question is
> does this represent a bad ballist? Or is there any other thoughts on
> what might be the problem? Thanks
>