Blinking neon ceiling light

Williamson64 · 6 Apr 2015

Does a blinking neon round ceiling light indicate a new tube or fuse is needed. Also,
how do you expose the tube beneath the casing. I notice a small button which doesn't easily press either in or out. Thanks in advance.

RF Lighting · 6 Apr 2015

Photo please. It's unclear from your description what you're trying to achieve.

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flyingsparks · 6 Apr 2015

Neons in switches are not replaceable and some blinking is quite common and nothing to worry about.

Taylortwocities · 6 Apr 2015

Williamson64 said:
a blinking neon round ceiling light .

I do not think that you mean "neon"!
A neon light might look a bit more like this (other designs are available!)

Is is more likely to be a fluorescent. Per the above. Post a photo so we can be sure.

bernardgreen · 6 Apr 2015

Neon signs

Another skill based art form being lost and replaced by LEDs

The people who bend the glass to form those signs are skilled craftsmen and women.

PrenticeBoyofDerry · 6 Apr 2015

Williamson64 said:
Does a blinking neon round ceiling light indicate a new tube or fuse is needed. Also,
how do you expose the tube beneath the casing. I notice a small button which doesn't easily press either in or out. Thanks in advance.

You need to either upload and post some pictures and link us to the unit you have. It is unclear what you are explaining.

I guess this is possibly a fluorescent light?
With regards to how to remove the cover or diffuser, would depend on the type you have.

seasickstevie · 6 Apr 2015

If the fuse has blown, it'll be blinking dead !

winston1 · 6 Apr 2015

If a fluorescent tube is blinking it 95% likely it needs replacing.

flameport · 6 Apr 2015

If it's something like this:

lfcfl60-circular-fluorescent-glass-ceiling-fitting-c-w-tube__93948_std.jpg

then the tube AND starter should be replaced at the same time.
To remove the glass cover, the metal bit in the centre usually unscrews.

AndyPRK · 6 Apr 2015

My guess.

Not domestic.
Neon=LED

Battery requires replacement in emergency light

winston1 · 6 Apr 2015

flameport said:
If it's something like this:

then the tube AND starter should be replaced at the same time.

Another completely wasteful and unnecessary practice. Starters are generally reliable and do not need replacing with the tube.

flameport · 6 Apr 2015

winston1 said:
Another completely wasteful and unnecessary practice. Starters are generally reliable and do not need replacing with the tube.

I'd rather 'waste' 25p on a starter because the alternative is to be called back to a customer because the old starter had failed a few days after fitting a new tube.

winston1 · 6 Apr 2015

flameport said:
winston1 said:

Another completely wasteful and unnecessary practice. Starters are generally reliable and do not need replacing with the tube.

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I'd rather 'waste' 25p on a starter because the alternative is to be called back to a customer because the old starter had failed a few days after fitting a new tube.

But this is not a customer calling out a sparks, it is a DIYer. As such he possibly does not know which of the various types of starter to get.
Several times I have been asked for help after a wrong type of starter has been fitted.

Taylortwocities · 6 Apr 2015

winston1 said:
he possibly does not know which of the various types of starter to get.

He doesn't apppear to even know what type of light fitting he has. He isn't going to need a starter for a NEON ceiling light!!

Yet again. I am going to await a response from the OP before hurtling off down many cul-de-sacs while thowing wild suppositions that are based on no facts.

Williamson64 · 7 Apr 2015

Yes, it does look like the circular fluresent picture that's been posted. So do I need need both a new tube and starter? How does the unit open? Thanks again chaps.

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