Swirling New Osram F6WT5

A new lamp swirling is something I usually assiciate with T12s, was quite surprised to see this little 6W putting on a good show when it was put into service earlier today. First time I think I've managed to capture it visibly on camera I think, though the frame rate still makes things appear quite flickery.

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Album name:	Zelandeth / Fluorescent Lamps/Fittings
Keywords:	Osram / 6w / T5, F6WT5, f6t5 / swirling / fluorescent
Manufacturer:	Osram
Type/Model:	L 6W/30
Wattage:	6W
Date manufactured:	z8a8 date code
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Date added:	29 Aug, 2020
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Oliver

[29 Aug, 2020 at 04:30 PM]

My Crompton 8w does this sometimes. It runs 24/7 in my emergency light and it sometimes starts swirling at one end. I have also had tubes do this when they haven't been turned on for a while, but they will only do it for about 2 seconds then settle down.

Zelandeth

[29 Aug, 2020 at 06:52 PM]

This one kept at it for about half an hour I reckon before it settled down. First time I've seen a tube this small do this (other than at/near EOL anyway).

dor123

[15 Apr, 2024 at 05:37 PM]

Usually turning the lamp off and back on, eliminates this swirling.

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