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A Fluorescent Starter 4-80W is a small electrical component used in fluorescent lighting fixtures to initiate the electrical discharge required to illuminate the fluorescent tube. It is compatible with fluorescent tubes ranging from 4 watts to 80 watts. When the fluorescent light is switched on, the starter briefly allows a surge of current to flow through the tube, creating an arc that ionizes the gas inside and initiates the illumination process. Once the tube is lit, the starter cuts off the flow of current. Fluorescent starters are commonly used in older style fluorescent fixtures and are typically replaceable parts.