On Oct 8, 9:02*am, Stephen wrote:
On Tue, 6 Oct 2009 10:40:47 -0700 (PDT), NT
wrote:

Just tube and starter to replace. Maybe get a 100w tube rather than
125w.

Thanks. I forgot to say, isn't it strange that the tube will work
without flashing and eventually light with the old starter but not the
new one: does this mean they have both worn out together?

The old one gives the tube a good long preheat before starting it.
The new one flickers and flashes, denying the tube a 100% duty long
preheat time. So the tube must be low on emission, and need that long
warm up to start. IOW while the tube could still be used, its late in
its life cycle, and too late to run on standard equipment.


NT