Replacement of florescent strip of 2 to strip spot lights

[Jayne Webb]

Hi is the costing of replacing fluorescent light fitting to strip of spotlights in kichen.expensive. At moment havt any lighting in kichen. When switching switch nothing happens.. I brought a strip end last year. They where fine went to switch on. The weekend nothing. I don't know if its the switch or the fitment which is quite old now or chargers. Though I would ask these questions. Just to see if anyone else has had this situation. Cheers gratefull for response. X

 

[Burnerman]

When a fluorescent lamp fails, its usually either the starter (usually plugged into the side of the fitting, a slight turn releases it) or the tube itself.
Often though, you see either the tube ends glowing or maybe a flash inside the starter.
If you see neither, you may have a faulty wall switch.
Any comment?
John

 

[foxhole]

You could swop your tube for led tube. Cheaper to run .
Or replace with led panel. neater, fit close to ceiling or can be suspended on wire if you have high ceilings.Can also be placed on top of units to be used as uplights.

https://www.any-lamp.co.uk/noxion-l...YTkDJNTQeeyLY5c4MgUXzAWukMs9rEYkaAjECEALw_wcB

 

[IT Minion]

If you've got other fluorescent tubes in the house you could try swapping the starter. Or try swapping the light switch for one you know is working.

I had to replace two starters for fluorescent tubes die of old age, roughly one every two years of owning them. (YMMV). Switches don't die often at all. The starters are cheap as chips. If you've on a budget it's well worth trying.

I replaced a fluorescent tube with 8 spots (on a single bar) in my kitchen. It looked nicer whilst off but it was worse to use as you got light spots and dark patches. I added some under cupboard LEDs controlled by a motion sensor and that was ace.

 

[Burnerman]

Looks like the good lady has long gone.....
John