long delay when turning light on

mark-t · 11 Oct 2005

There is a long delay of about 30 seconds when i turn my kitchen light on.

It never used to be that slow coming on. I've changed the tube but it's still the same.

The light is a flourescent tube 58w.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

SparkyTris · 11 Oct 2005

Try replacing the starter. It is a short plastic cylindrical gadget that plugs into the ceiling fitting either under the tube or on the side.

slippyr4 · 11 Oct 2005

and if that doesn't work, then the ballast has gone. You may need a new light fitting. Good news- they're only about 15 quid.

mark-t · 12 Oct 2005

SparkyTris said:
Try replacing the starter. It is a short plastic cylindrical gadget that plugs into the ceiling fitting either under the tube or on the side.

That worked, cheers.

delmel · 12 Oct 2005

mark-t said:
There is a long delay of about 30 seconds when i turn my kitchen light on.

It never used to be that slow coming on. I've changed the tube but it's still the same.

The light is a flourescent tube 58w.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

when you replace the starter try an electronic starter they fire up much quicker and without the flicker (much dearer though)

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