Slightly strange fluorescent light fitting

[rubble2]

Have a number of light fittings in an office environment which consist of two 'U' Shaped tubes in each fitting. We managed to get hold of some replacement tubes and fitted them where needed but one new tube still won't light. I thought it would likely be the starter but these fittings do not have a standard cylindrical starter, there is a choke and another rectangular encapsulated plastic device with two wires coming from it, I assume that this is another type of starter but a search on the internet doesn't show anything similar, anyone any idea if this is in fact a starter and where I can get replacements?

Thanks

 

[tim west]

Sure you are not mistaking a capacitor for a starter?

 

[rubble2]

Hi Tim,

No I don't think so, there seems to be two chokes, two of these possible starters and one cylindrical capacitor per light fitting

 

[Lectrician]

Photo or model ?

 

[RF Lighting]

I wonder if its a HF fitting?

 

[333rocky333]

Thorn vivatronic starters

 

[rubble2]

Thanks 333Rocky333, it looks like a Vivatronic starter is what I need - just a case of tracking one down now

 

[333rocky333]

They are hard to locate now, and were about £20,

Google "Bernlite" they may still have some, they are in watford, but trade

only though.

Thorn G69658 BP, for 15 to 30 watt lamps, Bernlite ref no Thorn 30 SFES 69673

Thorn G69577 B, for 30 to 125 watt lamps, Bernlite ref no Thorn 125 SFES 69675

They were Thorn items before they became part of GE



The easiest option is to,

Cut the two wires, drill 2 holes approx 4mm diameter and fit a

standard clip in two lug, side mount, starter holder approx £3 for 5

from RS and fit a bg efs 600 electronic starter approx £2each .

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Hmmm.

I'm not sure that modifying electrical fittings to a non-standard spec is a good idea in a commercial environment - I can see all sorts of liability issues....

 

[JohnnyMoon]

Hi


if the original poster still has issue's, i have 2 THORN G69577.B Vivatronic Starters which i was just about to put on eBay (i came across this thread via google when looking for some tech info to put in my auction).


so if they're required, i would happily sell them (via a paypal payment) for £12 for the pair with FREE postage (allow 2 days for delivery)


hope this helps.

(and i haven't contravened any rules by stating this)


JM

 

[breezer]

(and i haven't contravened any rules by stating this)

reading the rules will tell you you are (advertising)

also the OP last posted a month ago, so may have done something else instead

 

[diyexcellence]

hi mate im very interested in your starter motors.im in need of 5 tho do you no where we can source another couple for cheap.cheers


if the original poster still has issue's, i have 2 THORN G69577.B Vivatronic Starters which i was just about to put on eBay (i came across this thread via google when looking for some tech info to put in my auction).


so if they're required, i would happily sell them (via a paypal payment) for £12 for the pair with FREE postage (allow 2 days for delivery)


hope this helps.

(and i haven't contravened any rules by stating this)


JM[/quote]

 

[aptsys]

hi mate im very interested in your starter motors.

starter motors?

 

[diyexcellence]

yes mate message was to johnnymoon.
im looking for up to 5 thorn vivatronic starter motors.thanks

 

[Taylortwocities]

But why dig up a 12 month old thread.

If you look at Jonnymoons profile you will see that he has done nothing on this forum for a year so he may not even look.

Why not click on his name and ask him to add you as a friend. Then you will be able to send him private messages!