2007-09-26 02:34:37 · 20 answers · asked by Shiv 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It means it's time to get a new strip
2007-09-26 02:36:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
It means the starter has failed 'closed' which means the circuit to heat the filaments at the tube ends is constantly made.
If you remove the starter the light may come straight on.
The starter will need replacing though, but the cost is very low.
If the tube is glowing red at the ends the starter AND tube will need replacing.
If the fitting doesn't have a starter, the control gear (quickstart or electronic) may be faulty.
BTW: LOL at people calling it a starter MOTOR, hahahaha.
Even Tesco had the damn things labelled up wrongly in my local store.
They're starter SWITCHES not motors! It's a light, not a car engine!
2007-09-26 02:39:02 · answer #2 · answered by CeeO 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the starter has malfunctioned but try the cheapest first so replace the starter. If it does not solve your problem, keep the starter as a spare, then replace the tube which is more expensive out of the two components.
2007-09-26 02:41:54 · answer #3 · answered by Tango 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The starter is a cylinder, 1 inch in diameter located in the side of the light fitting. Push it in and turn half a turn Anti clockwise, pull gently out. Swop this one with another one from a light which is still working. If it then comes on buy a new starter. If it doesn't, get a new strip.
2007-09-26 02:58:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
1. The bulb is not seated properly in the pin slots. Turn the bulb a little to see if it isn't making good contact.
2. The bulb is bad. Replace all bulbs in fixture and see if that does the trick.
3. If new bulbs don't work, ballast is bad and needs to be replaced.
As for the starter, most current fixtures now use a rapid start ballast with no starter switch. Unless your fixture is a really old one, there will be no starter.
2007-09-26 03:50:45 · answer #5 · answered by Bare B 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Usually, it means that the starter switch needs replacing, they are inexpensive and fit into the side or bottom of the fitting in the same way as a bulb does. A doddle!
2007-09-26 04:15:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the starter or condenser gone is a small barrel half of your finger and you can found it at one of the ends or side turn it to the left and pull then make sure you buy one of the same value 50 100 150 200 etc.
2007-09-28 01:55:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you may find that the starter has worn out. This is a small device that accompanies the tupbe. You can buy these separately from the bulb - you should be able to get one at any DIY store.
2007-09-26 06:01:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to replace the starter switch, there are three main types for diffferent tube lengths / circuits, use the correct one or you will have bother.
2007-09-26 04:43:25 · answer #9 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to replace the starter or get a new tube. 100% correct.
2007-09-26 02:37:58 · answer #10 · answered by Nessie from Loch Ness 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
either the tube has gone or you need a new starter,turn the old starter if the light comes on you need a new starter
2007-09-26 02:37:52 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋