Fluorescent Tube Starter 70W-125W for 6ft & 8ft Fittings (Pack of 2) PPF125JE
Fluorescent Tube Starter 70W-125W for 6ft & 8ft Fittings (Pack of 2) PPF125JE
Keep your fluorescent strip lights starting quickly and reliably with this pack of 2 PPF125JE tube starters. Rated for 70W, 75W, 85W, 100W and 125W fluorescent tubes, they are designed for standard 6ft and 8ft fittings using a twist-lock starter holder, and compare to the industry-standard S16 / FS125 starter classification used across most UK strip light fittings.
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Product Details
- Product Type: Fluorescent Tube Starter
- Main Part Number / MPN: PPF125JE
- Alternative / Manufacturer References: Compares to S16 / FS125 industry-standard starter classification
- Part Category: Fluorescent Tube Starters
- Appliance Types: 6ft and 8ft fluorescent tube light fittings (T8/T12)
- Brand Compatibility: Universal - fits any fitting using a standard S16/FS125-type twist-lock starter holder, not tied to one fitting manufacturer
- Part Type: Universal Replacement Part
- Pack Includes: 2 x fluorescent tube starters
What This Part Does
A fluorescent tube starter briefly completes the electrical circuit to heat the tube's electrodes, then breaks the circuit to release the voltage pulse that ignites the tube. Without a working starter, a fluorescent fitting will not light properly, or will light unreliably.
Common Fault Symptoms
- Tube flickering on and off instead of lighting fully
- Tube only glowing at each end without fully lighting
- Slow or delayed starting
- Tube switching on and then off repeatedly
- Fitting not lighting at all
Known Compatible Brands & Models
View compatibility information
This starter is a universal component rather than a model-specific one. It is compatible with any 6ft or 8ft fluorescent tube fitting, of any make, that uses a standard S16/FS125-type twist-lock starter holder and takes a 70W-125W rated starter.
Compatible Models
- Not model-specific - compatibility depends on fitting type and wattage rating rather than appliance model
Compatible Brands
- Not brand-specific - suitable for standard 6ft and 8ft fluorescent fittings across all fitting manufacturers
Please check the wattage rating and starter base type on your existing fitting before ordering.
Repair Difficulty
Easy: no tools required. The starter simply twists in and out of its holder.
Typical Tools Required
- None
Description
Flickering, slow-starting or non-lighting fluorescent fittings are often caused by a worn starter rather than a failed tube. This pack of 2 PPF125JE starters is rated for 70W, 75W, 85W, 100W and 125W fluorescent tubes, covering the wattage range commonly found in 6ft and 8ft strip light fittings in garages, workshops, warehouses and offices.
Fitted with a standard twist-lock base, the starter simply pushes into the fitting's starter holder and locks in place with a quarter turn, with no tools or wiring work required. Keeping a spare pack on hand makes it quick and inexpensive to rule out a faulty starter before assuming a tube or fitting needs replacing.
Always isolate the light fitting from the mains electricity supply before removing or fitting a starter. Allow the tube and fitting to cool before handling if recently in use.
Wattage ratings and fitting types are given for identification and compatibility guidance only. This is a universal replacement part and is not tied to any specific fitting manufacturer.
Replacing a faulty starter can restore a working fitting and helps avoid unnecessary tube or fitting waste.
Compatible Models
MPN Number
PPF125JE