A newer rapid start fixture has a ballast that supplies extra power when turned on so the light comes on immediately.
Circular fluorescent light starter socket.
Any ideas why this would happen.
A circular fluorescent differs from a straight tube only in shape.
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This circular fluorescent light fitting i have is around 4 5 years old.
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To remove a straight fluorescent tube rotate it a quarter turn in either direction and pull the tube straight down out of the sockets.
For some reason the starter socket not the starter itself had become very brittle.
The lampholder main features for t5 2xg13 t9 and t10 lamps are summarised below according to lamp cap.