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Fluorescent lamp holder
Also called: tombstone socket, fluorescent light socket
The white plastic holder that takes the pins at each end of a fluorescent tube. Flickering can also come from the tube or the ballast, so replace the holder when it is cracked or its contacts are damaged.
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When you'd need this
- The end piece that holds my fluorescent tube is broken
- The contacts in my fluorescent socket are burnt
Measure and check before you buy
- Tube size (T5, T8)
- Pin spacing
- Mounting method
- Socket rating
- Wiring connection type
- Mounting dimensions
Safety: Electrical: switch off the breaker and confirm the power is dead. Leave wiring replacement to an electrician.