How To Fix A Fluorescent Light Starter. When voltage is applied to the fluorescent lamp heres what happens. Fluorescent starters or glow starters are used to help fluorescent tubes and lamps ignite in the initial starting stage of their operation.
When repairing a flickering fluorescent light by replacing a ballast or by repairing damaged wiring it makes sense to also install a new starter. An indicator for a broken fluorescent lamp due to a fused bimetal strip is that the ends of the fluorescent lamp still glow a little bit but the starting process is not initiated no switching takes place. Fluorescent starters or glow starters are used to help fluorescent tubes and lamps ignite in the initial starting stage of their operation.
The starter is there to help the lamp light.
If the tube is flickering or only lighting at the ends the starter needs to be renewed. If you have a multimeter tool you can also check it for continuity. Replace a Fluorescent Lamp Starter. After changing to a known-good bulb and trying a new starter I.
