Circular Fluorescent Light Starter Socket

A circular fluorescent differs from a straight tube only in shape.

Circular fluorescent light starter socket.

A newer rapid start fixture has a ballast that supplies extra power when turned on so the light comes on immediately. The lampholder main features for t5 2xg13 t9 and t10 lamps are summarised below according to lamp cap. An old delayed start fluorescent flickers a few times before coming on as the starter delivers a burst of energy to get the tube going. If the tube is circular simply unsnap it from the brackets.

For some reason the starter socket not the starter itself had become very brittle. This circular fluorescent light fitting i have is around 4 5 years old. Find fluorescent lighting parts accessories at lowe s today. Circular t5 2gx13 t9 t10 fluorescent lampholders from a a g.

To remove a straight fluorescent tube rotate it a quarter turn in either direction and pull the tube straight down out of the sockets. Amazon s choice for fluorescent starter socket leviton 380 fluorescent lampholder starter base 660w 250v medium bi pin for t8 and t12 lamps 4 7 out of 5 stars 26. Any ideas why this would happen.