Ceiling light stopped working

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mane1034

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I attached pictures of my ceiling light.

All of sudden it stopped working. I though it might be just bulb/tube and replaced it but still does not work.

All other appliances in the same room are working fine.

I have no idea how to figure out what is wrong.

Here is what I can read on the tube:
38W/835/4P

Here is what on the choke:
EC 36 LC502K
240V 50HZ

[GALLERY=media, 44586][/GALLERY] [GALLERY=media, 44585][/GALLERY] [GALLERY=media, 44584][/GALLERY]
 
Have you a multimeter?

What do you mean by appliances equipment plugged in?
 
Chri5 said:
Might be the starter, they are a £1 or so and available from any electrical supply shop.

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/BGFSU.html

Your is show in the third picture, disconnect the silver bullet looking item and take that in so they can supply you like for like.
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I have already tried a different starter?

Do you think Im using right bulb?

Here is what I can read on the tube:
38W/835/4P

Here is what on the choke:
EC 36 LC502K
240V 50HZ
 
have you tried the right starter? As different tubes require different size starters

You want one rated for 36W

something like this: http://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-fluorescent-starters-4-65w-pack-of-5/43964

Chri5 the silver thing looks more like a capacitor to me and the green thing is the starter?

What you're reading on the tube is 38W/835/4P Wattage/Colour Temperature/How many pins it has

Is the old tube you're reading the code off? Is the new tube 4P or 2P?
 
Green bit is the starter. I will check if it right size.

The new tupe is 4p.

I think tube has 4 pins I will check pins when I will get home.
 
if the tube in the photo is the old tube then it has 4 pins.

If you have the right tube and the right starter (and both of those are working fine, then it will more than likely be the choke that's failed.

Having said that I would be 99% sure it's the starter or the tube, new ones are sometimes DOA.

This is the choke you will need, if you wanted to change it

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tridonic-...SetTopBoxes&hash=item3371ada6ee#ht_4994wt_951

Personally I would just swap the fitting for a new one, as changing the choke is going to be more trouble than its worth

Have you checked all wiring is tight?
 
Wiring seems ok to me.

I will ensure starter is of right size. You mentioned I need 36W starter.

Also do you think my tube is of right size if compare with choke description I provided?

Any idea how much will it cost for the fitting ? Any recommended place etc to buy fitting?

Thanks for all help.
 
mane1034 said:
Wiring seems ok to me.

I will ensure starter is of right size. You mentioned I need 36W starter.

Also do you think my tube is of right size if compare with choke description I provided?

Any idea how much will it cost for the fitting ? Any recommended place etc to buy fitting?

Thanks for all help.
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Any help please,
 
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