Illuminated bathroom cabinet

[njkmr]

Hi Guys ,
I have a bathroom cabinet that is lit by two 15Watt T8 tubes .One on either side .The lights flicked a little when pulling the cord to switch them on but would not illuminate and stay on .
I thought the tubes had gone so I replaced them .However they still dont come on and in fact there is now no flicker either when the cord is pulled .

On one side is an Electric ballast ,which i presume operates the power to the two bulbs .( i am only guessing ).Is this the likely reason for the failure of the tubes lighting and if so ,can I buy a replacement ballast unit .??

I contacted the manufacturer who said they dont supply the ballast seperately .Can I get them at an electrical retailer ,and if so where, and is there different types etc .

Your help is appreciated .
Regards
Rob .

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Starter switches
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=st...s=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a

 

[njkmr]

Starter switches
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=st...zilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a[/QUOTE]


Thanks for the link ,I will have a look through .I did not see the small starter switch in my cabinet but i will check again .
Regards
Rob .

 

[plugwash]

Note that modern electronic ballests don't use a seperate starter only old fasioned inductive ones do.

When shopping for ballasts the main things to consider is whether it is appropriate for the size of tubes you are using and whether you want a modern electronic ballest or an old fasioned inductive one.

If in doubt post a picture of the setup.

 

[njkmr]

Ok thanks plugwash .Mine must be the newer style type ,so I need to find somewhere who has them .
Thanks Again
Rob.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

The lights flicked a little when pulling the cord to switch them on but would not illuminate and stay on .
I thought the tubes had gone so I replaced them .However they still dont come on and in fact there is now no flicker either when the cord is pulled .

Don't take offence, but have you checked that power is reaching the ballast?

 

[njkmr]

Er, well actually no .Good point and I will check .
Thanks ban all sheds.,