They are for different purposes and have different striking voltages. Series starters are run in series so the striking voltage must be below 120v. They are for 2 tubes in series or single tubes up to 20 w on 120v or 240v systems. You can't use them on longer tubes as the striking voltage is less than the tube running voltage. Standard starters, generally labelled 4 to 65 w have a striking voltage higher that the running voltage of 5 foot tubes. But they can't be used with 6 or 8 ft tubes as once again their striking voltage is less than the running voltage of such tubes. Yet another starter is for those longer tubes.
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They are for different purposes and have different striking voltages. Series starters are run in series so the striking voltage must be below 120v. They are for 2 tubes in series or single tubes up to 20 w on 120v or 240v systems. You can't use them on longer tubes as the striking voltage is less than the tube running voltage. Standard starters, generally labelled 4 to 65 w have a striking voltage higher that the running voltage of 5 foot tubes. But they can't be used with 6 or 8 ft tubes as once again their striking voltage is less than the running voltage of such tubes. Yet another starter is for those longer tubes.
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That went a bit pear shaped.
There's a std diag on the ballast of how to wire it up.
apreciated, but what internally is different between them
Can you provide something to prove that, im not sure Any will do more than an 8w single lamp
They probably have different gasses inside them.
Regarding your second question I suggest you look at the manufacturers spec sheets., but I use series starters on 2 foot 20w tubes quite successfully.
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Spoken to Fitzgerald Lighting today.
They recommend an S10 or FSU starter is used with this ballast.
The chap has now bought an S2 starter on my recommendation...
They recommend an S10 or FSU starter is used with this ballast.
The chap has now bought an S2 starter on my recommendation...
Oooops. My bad!
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Nah, no worries. I'm convinced I used to use them for 18/20W tubes too.
phoning phiips may have been better
have you actually read what is stamped on an S2 starter
have you actually read what is stamped on an S2 starter
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It says Single up to 22W but only on the Ecoclick starter. AFAICT, the other Philips S2 starters do not mention this capability.
Sorry yea I should have said I use Ecoclick. Which don't mention series on them. I've been less than helpful in this thread. I'll get my coat.....
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No, no... au contraire, you have been very 'elpful, m'sieur.
Rang Philips Lighting in Guildford and spoke to their tech bloke who said they normally would spec an S10 but that there would be no harm in trying an Ecoclick S2.
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Really strange, no sooner have I updated than the ebay buyer contacts me to say he has put the S2 starter in and...
It works!!!
It works!!!
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Would apreciate a photo of one please
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