A starter initially provides a path to complete the circuit. The tube light starts when the current flows through the ionized gas in the main tube.
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Starter is asmall device in a fluroscent tube light to start the ciruit. Once lit, starting circuit cuts off automatically
The small cylindrical thing that You see (generally on a side of the choke coil) is the "starter " of the tube light. This is the capacitor used in tube light. And is used to provide a momentary voltage rise of nearly 400V to start up the tube light hence Starter.
yes, special tube lights without starter are available which do not require a spark.
it will not glow
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The starter should easily fit into the florescent fixture by sliding it into the hole and then securing it by twisting it in place. If you are having issues, you may need to check to ensure that you have the correct size starter for your florescent tube.
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Your tube light may be flickering intermittently due to a loose connection, a faulty starter, or a problem with the ballast. It is recommended to check and tighten the connections, replace the starter, or have a professional inspect and repair the ballast if needed.
Fluorescent tube with a separate starter? If it's working, you can remove the starter and it will keep going. But if you turn it off, it won't start next time you turn it on.
The starter is used to help the lamp light and acts like a closed switch. It allows electric current to flow through the filaments.
yes..if we replace magnetic ballast with electronic ballast...there is no need of starter if we use electronic ballast.
Tube light requires two things to function . Very high starting voltage , and high voltage to continue the operation . The starter is a circuit which breaks at regular intervals . When you break a circuit and start again , high voltage spark takes place . This voltage is further amplified through the choke which is a transformer . Thus at the beginning the starter gives high voltage sparks . Due to this the current begins to flow through the tube and the tube begins to glow. Once the tube starts , the required voltage to sustain is quite low , which is provided by the choke .If the starter is bad the tube does not start . If the choke is bad or if the gas is low , the tube does not sustain its light .Fluorescent starters are used in several types of fluorescent lights. The starter is there to help the lamp light. When voltage is applied to the fluorescent lamp, here's what happens:The starter (which is simply a timed switch) allows current to flow through the filaments at the ends of the tube.The current causes the starter's contacts to heat up and open, thus interrupting the flow of current. The tube lights.Since the lighted fluorescent tube has a low resistance, the ballast now serves as a current limiter.When you turn on a fluorescent tube, the starter is a closed switch. The filaments at the ends of the tube are heated by electricity, and they create a cloud of electrons inside the tube. The fluorescent starter is a time-delay switch that opens after a second or two. When it opens, the voltage across the tube allows a stream of electrons to flow across the tube and ionize the mercury vapor.Without the starter, a steady stream of electrons is never created between the two filaments, and the lamp flickers. Without the ballast, the arc is a short circuit between the filaments, and this short circuit contains a lot of current. The current either vaporizes the filaments or causes the bulb to explode.