Striplight

[KatsWhiskers]

Can some kind person tell me how I know whether the whole bulb or just the starter on my striplight needs replacing ?



When switched on - there's a flickering light either end of the tube and a buzzing sound !?


Am totally ignorant about electrics.
Thanks.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

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[KatsWhiskers]

Sorry I posted same question twice. First time on this site.

 

[RichThompson]

If one or both ends of the tube are blackened / glowing orange the tube needs changing. If the two ends are glowing white the starter needs changing.

Its good practice to change the starter and tube together.

 

[KatsWhiskers]

Oh - Thank you so much Rich.

Slight blackening either end - so shall replace both as you suggest.