DIY Frequently Asked Questions / Starter
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A small silver-colored cylinder found mostly in older fluorescent lamps. - Allows the electrodes to heat up prior to the lamp starting.
- When the lamp in an older fluorescent begins to flicker, both the tube and the starter should be replaced.
- Starterless operation is achieved with instant-start and rapid-start ballast designs.