What happens if the starter of tube light is removed while tube light is on? All Questions › Category: Electrical Estimating And Costing › What happens if the starter of tube light is removed while tube light is on? 0 Vote Up Vote Down Chetan Shidling asked 5 years ago I need short information. 2 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Chetan Shidling answered 5 years ago The tube light still glows. Tube light will not become off if you remove starter. -1 Vote Up Vote Down chetan shidling answered 5 years ago The starter is required only at beginning to make light to glow. If you remove starter while the light is glowing it will not affect the light. The light will continue to glow.