replacing fluorescent light

northernstar007

section cheers for that, you have just answered everything that i have been looking up
im reading from the reviews out of 150 about 10 didnt work, my sister is going to try and get an emergency appt off the council tomorrow, and i will still get the new tube if it works great if not see when council can come
my elect is on call if need be 

glennevis

The Screwfix part number is 608HA and it comes with a starter (aka ballast) which you also replace. It's a direct fit for the OPs 5ft tube.

Section62

glennevis said:

The Screwfix part number is 608HA and it comes with a starter (aka ballast) which you also replace. It's a direct fit for the OPs 5ft tube.

The starter isn't the same thing as the ballast.  The starter is a small cylindrical part which can usually be changed by the user without having to open the light fitting up (i.e. has external access).  The ballast in old-style fluorescent lights looks roughly like a transformer and is located inside the fitting.  But there are other arrangements, including HF fittings that don't have 'external' starters, as well as non-HF fittings that have electronic control gear.

northernstar007

thanks a million everyone in here you have been great 
just a update, got through to council and they are sending there guy out within 2hrs
so will leave it upto them, im glad ive dont have 1 of them lights , all led downlights right through 

northernstar007

final update, electrican came back this morning complete new fitting and fitting it as we speak
again thanks to everyone thats helped out on here, great community board 
all the best and have a great new year everyone 

GDB2222

For anyone else looking at this thread, I recommend replacing the fluorescent light fixture with something like this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ceiling-Bedroom-Daylight-Kitchen-Hallway/dp/B0895HDPWT

They are very easy to DIY, if you’re a bit handy, and they look pretty smart. 

The main problem with fitting is that the fluorescent lights have space inside  for the connection and the leds don’t. 

Section62

GDB2222 said:

For anyone else looking at this thread, I recommend replacing the fluorescent light fixture with something like this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ceiling-Bedroom-Daylight-Kitchen-Hallway/dp/B0895HDPWT

They are very easy to DIY, if you’re a bit handy, and they look pretty smart. 

The main problem with fitting is that the fluorescent lights have space inside  for the connection and the leds don’t. 

A batten like this is also a good alternative - especially if the ceiling has been decorated around an old linear fluorescent fitting.
https://www.toolstation.com/integral-led-lightspan-ip20-ik08-batten/p88377

These battens have plenty of internal space to accommodate any wiring.