Changing a flourescent tube and starter

[@jasmehrkaurbhatia1568]

always used to wait for dad to come home and fix my light whenever this happened, but I did it myself today and he was very proud, thank you :)

[@FLCollection620]

Glad it helped

[@digvijaysingh3794]

😂😂

[@kangomarbles7034]

Thank you, you’ve saved me a fortune. When I bought some spare lights the guy at the store mentioned it might be worth buying a couple of starters. Had no idea what he was on about. Light went, replaced it to be confronted with just light at the ends of the tube. Looked up fluorescent lights and starters and your zero filibuster video had me up and running in no time. Thank you.

[@missread5932]

Exact same thing happened to me. Hopefully when i buy a new starter, the new tube will still work and i havent blown it from putting it in with the old starter

[@siraajkhan7098]

Thanks, I knew nothing about the 'starter' and was wondering why a brand new tube would not work. Followed your advice and all in order now, thanks again.

[@anniejones5204]

Siraaj same as me 😂

[@muminikar5895]

Thanjs Man just now watching your vedio then i flew well done...from Dubai

[@Brett33]

Was trying to figure out what the issue was with light in the closet . Replaced the bulb , still didn't work . Your video solved the issue for me . Was able to swap out the starter from a light that worked and that proved what the issue was .

[@askehansen6225]

Thanks a lot for this video. Got a new Philips flourescent and it came with a starter but I didn't know what it was, and was boggled why it didn't work. Saw this video and it works perfectly now.

[@stevewild374]

Exactly the same for me. Really useful video. Thanks

[@deanlambert8248]

Thanks Mate! I just needed to refresh my memory . Starters usually last an awful long time. Tubes working fine now.

[@ginachee9902]

Dean Lambert

[@fictionaddiction4706]

Thanks this is the first time I change a light bulb and I didnt know why the starter didn't come off. The rotation advice really helped me out thanks

[@davidkmatthews]

For anyone struggling to fit a new starter, I found that after offering it up into the hole, I actually had to turn it slowly ANTI-clockwise in order for the starter's contacts to "click" into place - and then turn it clockwise a few degrees to secure it.

[@SharedDestiny]

I could change starters by myself today. Thank you for sharing and helping.

[@FLCollection620]

Very well demonstrated. Good job. I have lots of fluorescent lights!

[@cozicoops]

Great video.. super friendly and helpful advice

[@waynelynch3862]

MAKE SURE you get right size. I also never heard of a 'starter' before. Went to Lowes for help after bulb replacement did not fix problem with older 24'' GE fluorescent fixture. Young employee sold me a GE FS-25 starter. Got home, easily removed old starter. Tried to insert the new starter, but it would not screw in. It just kept spinning round. Tried to remove but it is catching on something. Removed screws hoping to get to back side & see what is stopping it from coming out, but there is a cover part that prevents me from seeing. Now I have to remove the fixture from difficult area above sink, near the ceiling. Called Lowes to see if they could do a cross reference, since my old starter is a FS-22. Every employee I have spoken to has been clueless. Also called GE and they were no help, since they don't even make the Starter. They just slap their name on it. Jasco makes all the GE fixtures, now but they don't make fluorescent. Only LED... plus Jasco employees barely speak English. Was hoping to trouble shoot for an inexpensive repair, but probably gonna have to replace the light. I ''THINK'' a FS-2 Starter replaces the FS-22, but so far cannot find any knowledgeable customer service. Have spent 4 days and about 8 hours calling and reservation. Also called Phillips and Sylvania, but no help. Yep, I'm pissed...especially at G.E. The company is a shell of what it used to be.

[@rs12official]

Do note that if you live in North America and have a fixture that is at least 3 ft long, it will most likely contain a rapid start, instant start, or electronic ballast and not have a starter. Just wanted to put that out there so that people don’t get confused when they don’t see a starter.

[@awrad8078]

I've been in struggle for at least 45 mins till I saw this, Thank you very much!

[@davebates5921]

Brilliant advice. You've just saved me a lot of money

[@007wnc]

Thanks, didn't know about the starter, it had come loose, all working fine now.

[@missread5932]

Thank you. They should teach this at school

[@MephProduction]

These starters are a right pain, i can never get them in properly, always stilling loose. spent almost an hour trying to get the thing in. I give it.

[@Mandy-rx7rq]

So did I, they are so fiddly

[@MephProduction]

@@Mandy-rx7rq got it fixed eventually but what a pain in the arse.. lol

[@HeliosWorksAV]

So simple - turn anti-clockwise! Thanks! Was about to rip the whole thing from the ceiling and start over! FYI if you are replacing a traditional fluorescent tube with an LED you have to remove the starter. LEDs don't need starters. Mine is brighter and there is no wait time at all between flipping the switch and the light turning on. Will never go back to fluorescent.

[@kay3149]

Awesome!! best video to understand starter

[@RG-ja34sep]

Just the information I needed. Thanks very much mate!

[@TheRyanjMain]

Perfect you Covered the lot nice and quick , thank you

[@Kalaaleq69]

THANK YOU for this video! it was very helpfull to me!

[@KingJaeTV]

Needed this advice Thank you

[@jrgboy]

I tried to replace the starter in our communal laundry but couldn't get it to click back in, someone called a local electrician we use and he had to use a gripper tool to force the new starter in, so not always straightforward..

[@chouselle1]

Thank you so much 👍🏿. I was about to buy another florescent bulb thinking that it's broken .

[@dawnr.4614]

Great 👍

[@missallsundayx]

Thanks! The light works perfectly now

[@RogueBulldog]

Thank you for this.

[@KrispySnax_5]

Great video, thank you!

[@rodneymanila3759]

Awesome !!!! Thankyou very much 😁

[@0207s_FINEST]

thank you so much, love ur simple yet effective vid thumbs up frm me

[@dilliano5]

This works 👍🏾, just did it today

[@Bilbeto]

'turn anti-clockwise and pull out' - awesome, thank you; so simple when you know how, but if you don't...

[@patriciagaray9632]

Was appalled to hear about my acquaintances’ issues at Radiance House in Cambridge-damp, mould and poor fire safety. People’s health are deteriorating and lives are at risk for this. They tried to resolve the issues over six years, with no help at all from PfP. When the tenants union ACORN tried to join their self advocacy, PfP ignored the set meeting and refused to speak to them. Incredible disregard for the inhabitants. I hate to think what’s happening across the country in PfP homes. PfP will you take action?

[@missread5932]

Will a new tube blow and break if you dont change the starter? I changed the tube before i knew what a stater was, and only the ends light up and now theres a bit of black colouring insind the new tube. Will i need ANOTHER tube now? I will see.

[@mirelurk-fish7387]

My starter was broken too and I decided to tear it down and replace it with a led shop light finally no more flicking start ups

[@64marion]

thanks, I knew roughly what I had to do, but this was great.

[@6900pilot]

It's OK to work on it once it's switched off? Do I need to flip the breaker circuits

[@adel0347]

The starter has never been replaced for years and is totally stuck. Any advice?

[@shaunigothictv1003]

Excellent video mate.

[@swedesboromusicstudio9737]

Thank you!

[@Mandy-rx7rq]

I put a new start up motor in, but the light is still flickering, so does that mean I need a new bulb tube? If I can't do it then I hope the housing association can do it

[@renatiusification]

Thank you sir. Very useful

[@maryeverett8708]

Thanks very much. I ❤ YT.

[@Queen_beulahOfficial]

Thank you!! I will try this

[@yessir1076]

I tried to pull it out and only that white cup came out leaving that other thing still inside what am I supposed to do

[@RizbIT]

I have one of these, the light stopped working. I changed the tube and also the starter, but i don't think i replaced with exact same models. The light tube was same watts L58W but the lumens value was a bit higher (brighter tube). The old starter was Osram 111 4 - 65W, 80W, the new one is 4-65W the problem is after I changed these, the light worked fine for a few days, but now whenever i switch the light on it trips the RCD fuse and the power cuts off, maybe some short circuit issue. BUt could this be due to the starter. I notice that when i turn the light on, the starter flashes quite bright.

[@MaC6533]

Thanks for this :D really helpful and clear

[@Orbsee]

thanks! im so useless until this video :P

[@An.Individual]

and now?

[@mikef2813]

Thanks!

[@professordumbledore1646]

I am doing that bit didnt work what seems to be the problem still?

[@ka5269]

Tried to get starter out, but I only pulled out the casing of it. The innards are still stuck in the fitting

[@helenmorris6646]

I cannot get the tube back in place, the tube doesn't go down far enough to be able to do the turn. Have tried pulling the end cap but that's not doing anything. Is it because my fitting is approx 20 years old?

[@leahthomas4299]

Thank you

[@An.Individual]

How do you know it is not the ballast that needs replacing?

[@konstantindimov3153]

If I could give you multiple likes for this video, I would.

[@silentgolden8507]

I’ll lay one down for you my man

[@komusica]

Thanks for the video. Starters in the tubelight at my house is very loosely attached. Are they supposed to be tight? The tubelight generally flickers, but if I push the starter in its place, then the tubelight works. I am not sure what to do. Any suggestion?

[@Cyver3000]

What if the starter and tube doesn't work? It's the ballast right?

[@ramgoomohan9301]

Nice video

[@jacobyoba4681]

Thank you so much☺😊😊😊😊

[@Mark-sy2bx]

Of course I can't locate the starter, Could it be under the cover in the middle?

[@garywilson7992]

It must be the type of UC base I have, although it’s the same process for removing & replacing the starter fuse, but I haven’t seen a video or a comment concerning my problem , it’s always extremely difficult to align the starter with the corresponding holes, & then turn it clockwise, the video makes it look so simple, the way it should be, but I have to get lucky, and it’s not just one, there all a problem. My son, and brother couldn’t do it either, without a struggle, am I the only one with the problem?

[@irv.g18]

how do you change one with a built in starter?

[@anniejones5204]

So every time the bulb goes do u have to put a new starter motor in as well?

[@waynelynch3862]

No....and it is not a motor.

[@Ilnath]

I have a problem: One tube lights up and the other doesn't. If I change the tubes then the other work. What should i do so both tubes work?

[@Dontdalla]

Hi, is it safe to have the tube on with the starter out? This is the only way my lights come on.

[@bradbttl]

Yes perfectly safe, the likely cause of this is that you have a 6ft tube and are using a standard starter, you need to buy one specifically for 6ft tubes

[@Foopy]

thanks dad

[@ilarymebou8464]

Thanks 😊😊

[@Dawghome]

Ok then it's a starter, I call it the trigger switch...doesn't matter....I'll get it sorted eventually.....not sure when you made this video but I payed about a £1:50 or £2....for my new starter...Feb 2022.

[@mostafamahmoud7391]

Thanks alot

[@jumpoutgang5148]

I am trying to replace a single flouresent one, i have replaced the florescent tube and starter and still not working, old starter is a fs10 4-65 single fitzgerald 220 -240v and the new one is the same but made by wickes and its an fs11. could that be the problem? do i need to buy the fs10?

[@reneefairweather2355]

My tube won't turn enough to line up with the slot even when I pull the end cap. There must be another trick to it. Also my starter is under the the tube,so unless I can get the tube off I can't get the starter out! I have turned the starter and it came loose and will come out easily if I can get the tube off. but of course the tube is blocking it.

[@ChrisKirtley]

My lamp still doesn't work and I notice the starter is flashing - any idea what's wrong? I tried it both ways.

[@bradbttl]

Assuming you have replaced both the tube and the starter, it is possible if you have a 6ft tube you have fitted a standard starter, you need one specifically for 70w tubes

[@donnaphillips3118]

I gone to change my motor seems previous person pushed motor in too far how can i get it out

[@riadzamime1109]

thanks you😍

[@Michelle_moonlover]

Any ideas how to get one out that is wedged in and wont turn? Thx

[@waynelynch3862]

See my comment above yours.

[@colby_247]

i don't know why my starter is really tight. Hard to turn =(

[@johnhanley7214]

do all flouresent tubes have a starter? or just a ballast?

[@bradbttl]

***** no not all of them have starters

[@timothylegg]

I've never seen them in the US. My guess is that they are built into the ballasts over here.

[@bradbttl]

timothylegg yes in the us the starter is built into the ballast, the internal starters are slightly different from the external ones

[@An.Individual]

Fittings after 2000 have the starter built in to the ballast so this video is only for old fittings. Nothing to do with US.

[@RoCkStEdDy18YaNz]

Is it a hard turn when you turn your tube anti-clockwise? Because my tube is removed by pulling one side to let the other side be removed. I tried turning it, but it wont come out. I don't know if all tubes should be turned upon being removed but mine does not turn, and if should, its really hard to and it feels like I'm about to break something inside.

[@bradbttl]

+Skiddle Diddadle pull the end cap away from the tube and see if that does anything

[@tkar66]

Thanks.

[@tinacampbell8867]

Changed everything and it's still not working.... ☹

[@carlthornton3076]

Very Good!... #106 ✝ {6-24-2022}

[@daviddavidson2357]

"Simply turn it anticlockwase and take out" Easier said than done, fucker is jammed right in there, I'll need to drill through it and insert a rod to get it out.

[@biddlybongwong]

Well what if there’s no starter????

[@bradbttl]

Just replace the tube

[@SuperEarther]

tried taking the starter out but it was so far gone the wires stayed in the connection i hate diy !!

[@PoliteTia]

I change the starter and both light bulbs and the lights turned on. I put the cover back on and turned the lights off. I tried turning the lights on again and it did not work

[@simonbaker9643]

maybe the wiring unit needs fixing

[@PoliteTia]

Yes, you are correct. The switch went bad. Love ya!!!

[@pokemonjawatimurkanal2984]

fluorescent plasma lamp fuse

[@sohail6759]

A electrician charged me £40 and all he did was change the starter

[@scotyjames]

My fluorescent light don't HAVE that thing!

[@bradbttl]

Jim Korth your fluorescent light is probably one of the newer ones which has a starter built in to the transformer

[@petery00]

+SpiceyLongTail So how do you replace the starter if it's built in?

[@bradbttl]

+Peter Yoo is the tube black at the end

[@TheOptimod]

It's a rapid-start or maybe electronic ballast there is no starter. If the tube is good, the ballast is likely shot. Probably cheaper and easier to replace the entire fixture.

[@thelamppostchannel]

Jim Korth only replace the starter or the entire fixture

[@Inkedj]

DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO ACATULLY INSTALL ONE OF THESE FROM SCRATCH. ALL THESE VIDEOS ARE JUST HOW TO REPLACE THEM :S !!!

[@slobama]

You should take into account that not all florescent fixtures have such a starter.

[@ginachee9902]

Michael M

[@An.Individual]

Yes he should but evidently he has no clue

[@evanwroe3231]

Hi Places for People, I just wanted to ask why you’ve been ignoring your tenants Ash and Janelle, and the tenants union ACORN who is representing them? They are living in unreasonable, unsafe conditions - damp and mould everywhere, poor fire safety. How do you think its fair to provide that kind of housing? Is that the kind of space you would want to live in? You didn’t turn up to the meeting ACORN organised with you to discuss this and come to an agreement with Ash and Janelle? Why not? Will you come to the table and talk?

[@silverjay4455]

SHUUUUBE

[@Yoshihiro-Kawahara]

LED照明に交換しな

[@irfan_daniel2096]

lampu

[@thebeautyrain5664]

cringe

[@peterc.7841]

Another video about fluorescent starters that doesn't show where they go on the appliance. Maybe all the exposure to fluorescent light affects intelligence?

[@Lara2024-h6g]

Thanks!