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To Doc Hudson, Binky, Steptoe and the rest of the people who helped me by making suggestions, I say 'Thank You'.  Having changed the starters and the tubes without any joy, I gave up and changed the units.  Problem solved.  Many thanks to all. Fred Clarke

AndyTM. You have given me a laugh with your emoji, thank you.  I might be expecting a bit much with my "50 years"  but "...just a bit longer than the guantee"!  That is shameful! As for the starters, the box clearly states 70 watt.  Thanks you very much for trying - I am truly grateful.

kerching.  Thank you very much for trying to help.  I was surprised by the variety of starters.  As I had bought Sylvania 70 watt tubes I bought Sylvania 70 watt universal (FS-11RAF) starters.  I'm probably a bit thick.  Am I missing something? Thanks Murdock but surely the fittings should last...

AndyTM Thanks for your comment.  I have always just switched off at the mains  and confirmed power was off by trying light switches (in this case the 3rd light that is still working.  But, having thought about your comment, I can see that you're right and I will get myself a test kit. Many thanks.

Hello phil d.  Thanks a lot for your help.   You're right, I don't have test gear.  My excuse is safety as I have only worked when the circuit is switched off.  Perhaps I should invest in a circuit tester. Switch?  Just replaced it with an MK and I wired it exactly the same as the one that has...

I have a mystifying problem and I am hoping that you might help me to solve it.  I have done low-level DIY electrics for the last 50+ years.  I hope I can describe things adequately. I have three 1764mm, 70 watt florescent tubes  fitted in my garage.  They are on a 2 gang, 2 way switch, one...