Starters are available in both standered or no blink type. Starters also come with automatic reset and manual reset. If you have a problem with a preheat lamp try replacing the starter first. These lamps are wrapped in a coating that prevents broken glass from escaping when they are dropped or shattered. They are required in food plants and other areas where broken glass would be a problem.
Fluorescent lights are available in a range of colors.
Red, gold, pink, green, and blue. All fluorescent lamps except gold and red are white when unlighted. Forty watt T12 lamps can be dimmed from full brightness to nearly full blackout by means of special ballast and dimmers especially designed for this purpose. Be careful handling fluorescent lamps. Broken pieces of glass from these lamps is very sharp and could cause severe cuts.