All Glass Lighting Problem

[cichlidcichlid]

I have had my All Glass Compact Fluorescent Light for two years. Just yesterday it shut off half way through the day and I haven't been able to get it working since.

Do you think that the fixture is fried? Or do you think the bulb would need replacing?

Could I use regular T6 bulbs if I could find them? Since most fluorescent bulbs made come in in 6500k daylight I figured I could use that if I could find it locally.

If the fixture is unsalvageable I think I would be willing to convert the light housing to 3-4 T8 bulbs which would be between 51-68 watts.

 

[jpappy789]

Try replacing the starter first and see what happens. That's less expensive than replacing bulbs.

 

[cichlidcichlid]

There is a starter for compact fluorescents?

I should mention that I have never replaced the bulb on this fixture before. Where is the cheapest place to buy it?

 

[jpappy789]

Bah, sorry. I was thinking it was a reg. for some reason.

If the bulbs haven't been replaced in two years I'd think you would need to replace them then.