On 09/07/2019 17:32, Graham. wrote:
"Jim GM4DHJ ..." Wrote in message:
tube started flashing ,,,,removed the starter works ok ....replaced the
started flashing again .....removed the new starter ok again...what is
wrong...the tube?....




Either the new starter is faulty or is for a lower wattage lamp.
Is the one you are using described as a "universal starter"?

no.....85w