Abstract: A module including a starter assembly and a fluorescent tube assembly is provided to allow the use of fluorescent lighting in a standard incandescent light bulb socket. The starter assembly is coupled to the tube assembly using a coupling system that includes a support plug which protrudes from the starter assembly and is inserted into a receptacle provided in the tube assembly.

Abstract: A fluorescent light fixture has a fluorescent light starter assembly secured within a vented housing. The housing has a base with an electrical connector which feeds the external power to the fluorescent light starter assembly. The base of the housing is secured to a tubular adaptor. The other end of the adaptor is secured to the lamp post. Power is provided to the fluorescent light by an external power supply wire which typically runs from a wall outlet, through the center of the lamp post and the adapter, and to the base of the housing where it is secured to the electrical connectors which provide power to the fluorescent light starter assembly. The adaptor may include a switch for manually turning on and off the fluorescent light starter assembly. The switch is electrically connected to the external power supply wire and the electrical connectors at the base of the housing.

Abstract: A quick connect/disconnect light fixture which requires no tools to install or remove after the initial installation. The disclosed light fixture enables a typical consumer to convert a traditional incandescent light fixture to a fluorescent light fixture and to maintain the light fixture after it is installed.

Abstract: An energy efficient and cost effective electronic ballast circuit which lights a fluorescent tube but which avoids excessive voltages or pulsing of the tube. The starter circuit preheats the filaments for a time sufficient to ensure quick ignition upon application of an appropriate voltage, then ceases the flow of current after the tube is lighted to avoid wasting energy.