Turntable Speed Using Strobe 33.3


Can a common small floresant light source be used to determine correct turntable speed? I don't want to have to purchase a seperate light source if I don't have to. I already have a strobe disk.

If this won't work, where can I find an inexpensive strobe light that will do the job? Thanks all.
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Showing 2 responses by hifitime

I used to have one that looked like an AC electric power
test light. They might still sell AC power test lights
with a pair of test leads for checking if an outlet has 120
volts AC power.Test light $3-6 or so with a real dim amber colored glow.It might work(the dim "neon"testlight)shinning on your disc.I also see strobe lights with discs on the internet for sale for $25. I just searched "turntable strobe light" There might be better prices?
If you can't get a reading that makes any sense with a
fluorescent lamp,it may have a electronic ballast that
is way off of frequency.They are used in a lot of modern
lamps for different reasons.Sometimes to change flicker
rate to cut down fatigue,plus interference problems.The
power companies usually give a fairly steady 60 cycles,
but not voltage.