{"product_id":"eveready-fsu-4-65w-fluorescent-starter-pack-of-2","title":"Eveready FSU 4-65W Fluorescent Starter - Pack of 2","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eveready FSU is a fluorescent tube starter rated for lamps between 4W and 65W on 220-240V mains. Each starter houses a small glow-discharge tube and bimetallic contacts that close briefly when voltage is applied, allowing the ballast to generate the high-voltage pulse needed to ignite the mercury vapour inside the fluorescent tube. An integrated anti-disturbance capacitor suppresses electrical noise during the start sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for residential and commercial fluorescent fittings using T8 and T12 tubes, the starter fits into a standard bayonet socket inside the luminaire body. The start time is greater than four seconds, which allows the electrodes at each end of the tube to preheat before the main arc strikes, reducing electrode wear and extending tube life. Each starter is rated for over 10,000 switching cycles and up to 9,000 ignition activations, making it suitable for spaces where lights are turned on and off frequently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pack contains two starters, providing a spare for future replacement or allowing two fittings to be serviced at once. Each starter weighs 20g and sits inside the fitting out of sight once installed. The FSU model works with standard magnetic ballasts in fluorescent luminaires manufactured from the 1980s onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec_table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (KG)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.02\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWattage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-65W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimmable?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED or Halogen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluorescent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know if the starter needs replacing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the fluorescent tube flickers repeatedly without fully igniting, or the tube ends glow orange without the main arc striking, the starter has likely reached the end of its cycle life and should be replaced. Always turn off power at the switch before removing the old starter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this work with LED tubes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This starter is designed for traditional fluorescent tubes with magnetic ballasts. Most LED replacement tubes are designed to bypass the starter entirely and require the starter socket to be bridged or left empty. Check the LED tube manufacturer's instructions before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat voltage does it operate on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FSU starter operates on 220-240V mains, which is standard for UK and European fluorescent installations. It will not work on 110V systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the starter fitted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe starter has a two-pin base that pushes into a bayonet socket inside the fluorescent fitting. Push the starter in and rotate approximately 90 degrees clockwise until it locks. To remove, rotate anticlockwise and pull out. Always isolate power before fitting or removing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eveready","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51783314669835,"sku":"S5775","price":1.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8993\/3835\/files\/S5775_1_5a6ca2df-00c3-45c2-b430-81d1d1211dfa.jpg?v=1750876646","url":"https:\/\/niori.co.uk\/products\/eveready-fsu-4-65w-fluorescent-starter-pack-of-2","provider":"Niori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}