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Yes and no. It can run without a starter, but it can't start. The starter stores energy and releases it all at once, causing a higher voltage. The gas in the tube has a higher resistance when not lit, so it takes more voltage to start it glowing. Once it is glowing, the resistance is lower, so it can run without a starter.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 12y agoyou can wire the flourescent light without ballast with the same connection instead of ballast ,just put a momentary switch ,or push button switch thru the ballast connection ,you just push for a few seconds when the light is already bright release the switch.
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∙ 10y agoInstant start fluorescent fixtures that use independent starters are becoming a thing of the past. These types of fixtures can not be started with out the device. The next generation of fixtures used rapid start ballasts that did not need a starter as it was incorporated into the ballast. Now new fixtures use electronic ballasts to operate the fixtures.
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∙ 6y agoNo. Once lit, the starter can be taken out. To restart the starter is required again.
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Functions of choke and starter in a fluorescent lamp?
It provides an 'inductive kick' to start the lamp, and also limits current to the proper level after the lamp is started.
Can a single pole switch replace a starter in a fluorescent lamp?
No, a starter must be used.
Can we use fluorescent lamp in dc?
Yes, fluorescent lamps may be powered by DC but they need a DC lamp controller instead of an AC ballast and starter. The DC lamp controller is more complex. I have a 12V lantern with fluorescent lamp tubes.
If the ballast on a fluorescent light blows will the lamp still work?
If the ballast on a fluorescent light blows the lamp will not work.
What does CFL's in lighting stand for?
The fulform of CFL bulbs is compact fluorecent light
Functions of choke and starter in a fluorescent lamp?
It provides an 'inductive kick' to start the lamp, and also limits current to the proper level after the lamp is started.
What would be the effect on the circuit if the starter was taken out after the fluorescent lamp is started?
A; fluorescent lamps needs 500 v to start once started the voltage drops to ~90 v the starter perform the kicking to get to 500 volts without it it will not start so taking it out after it started that is when it is not longer needed
Can a single pole switch replace a starter in a fluorescent lamp?
No, a starter must be used.
What is the necessity of the starter in fluorescent lamp?
When line voltage is applied across the starter, it closes a circuit, connecting the filaments at the ends of the bulb in series so they heat up. Once the Mercury in the lamp is vaporized, the starter breaks the filament circuit, and the ballast provides a voltage pulse to start the current flow down the length of the tube, lighting it. While the bulb is lighted, the voltage across the starter is low and it does not energize the filaments. When you see a fluorescent lamp flashing, the bulb is worn out and the starter keeps vainly trying to start it. Eventually the starter will wear out and will need to be replaced also. Newer fluorescent fixtures have lamps and ballasts that do not require a starter.
What is the necessity of a starter in a fluorescent lamp?
When line voltage is applied across the starter, it closes a circuit, connecting the filaments at the ends of the bulb in series so they heat up. Once the mercury in the lamp is vaporized, the starter breaks the filament circuit, and the ballast provides a voltage pulse to start the current flow down the length of the tube, lighting it. While the bulb is lighted, the voltage across the starter is low and it does not energize the filaments. When you see a fluorescent lamp flashing, the bulb is worn out and the starter keeps vainly trying to start it. Eventually the starter will wear out and will need to be replaced also. Newer fluorescent fixtures have lamps and ballasts that do not require a starter.
Can we use a fluorescent lamp in DC?
Yes, fluorescent lamps may be powered by DC but they need a DC lamp controller instead of an AC ballast and starter. The DC lamp controller is more complex. I have a 12V lantern with fluorescent lamp tubes.
Can we use fluorescent lamp in dc?
Yes, fluorescent lamps may be powered by DC but they need a DC lamp controller instead of an AC ballast and starter. The DC lamp controller is more complex. I have a 12V lantern with fluorescent lamp tubes.
Is lamp to a fluorescent?
Yes, lamp is to fluorescent
What would be the effect on the circuit should the starter be taken out the lamp is started?
Once started the fluorescent tube no longer needs the starter. In fact starters are designed to electrically "remove" themselves from the circuit when the fluorescent tube is conducting.
Why do you use starter for an incandescent lamp?
The starter will send a delayed high voltage electricity to the gas within the fluorescent bulb that cause the gas to be ionized and conduct electricity.
When was fluorescent lamp invented?
Thomas Alva Edison invented fluorescent lamp in 1896
What is the average price of a fluorescent desk lamp?
The average price of a fluorescent desk lamp is about $30. You can buy a fluorescent lamp for as much as $55, or as little as $17. It depends on the brand size of bulbs used in the lamp.
