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Starter Fuses for Fluorescent Lights

chrislynch8 · 2012-01-17 10:19:13

Hi, I've a few Fluorescent Lights in the office that are flickering like made. I believe this is normal the starter fuse (or whatever it is called), does anyone have any idea where in Cork City I could buy a couple of these? Rgds Chris

17-01-2012 11:19am

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chrislynch8

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Hi,

I've a few Fluorescent Lights in the office that are flickering like made. I believe this is normal the starter fuse (or whatever it is called), does anyone have any idea where in Cork City I could buy a couple of these?

Rgds
Chris

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#2 17-01-2012 12:20pm

bigjoe

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A good starting point.

AEW Members Cork

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#3 17-01-2012 12:25pm

chrislynch8

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Thanks for the response, but most of those are outside the city.

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#4 17-01-2012 1:12pm

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chrislynch8 wrote: »

Hi,

I've a few Fluorescent Lights in the office that are flickering like made. I believe this is normal the starter fuse (or whatever it is called), does anyone have any idea where in Cork City I could buy a couple of these?

Rgds
Chris

The flicker may be caused by an old tube failing to start, I would usually replace both tube and starter at the same time.

Tubes and starters are available in nearly every electrical wholesalers.

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#5 17-01-2012 1:28pm

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ya sounds like tubes

as said best replace both together

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#6 17-01-2012 4:05pm

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did you try the sticky?

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055193263

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#7 17-01-2012 5:32pm

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Where in Cork city are you?.

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#8 17-01-2012 9:54pm

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tescos in drogheda sell starters so maybe try one of your local ones

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#9 24-01-2012 9:45pm

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chrislynch8 wrote: »

Hi,

I've a few Fluorescent Lights in the office that are flickering like made. I believe this is normal the starter fuse (or whatever it is called), does anyone have any idea where in Cork City I could buy a couple of these?

Rgds
Chris

Hi Chris,

You will get these starters in any Electrical wholesaler. Or most hardware stores. Just make sure to request starters that suit the wattage of your existing lamps.

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