Re: The demise of the fluorescent tube
As regards tubes (in iron ballast fittings) failing to strike in cold/damp weather, spraying the glass with an off the shelf silicone spray (or the sort used in bottling plants, or for freeing up plastic curtain runners) is recommended. The glow starters can (and probably should) be replaced with solid state ones which automatically time the strike to near perfection. This also extends the life of the tubes. If your tubes don't strike after these two hints, something else is wrong, eg the brass pins not making proper contact.
Dave
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