I recently replaced the bulbs on a fluorescent light fixture located in my basement man cave. The fixture is 20+ years old. They were 40 watt u- shaped bulbs. The old bulbs were flickering, and noticeably dim. The end of the tubes showed black discoloration. The replacement bulbs were 34 watt high efficiency bulbs and specified a rapid start ballast which is what the fixture has.
The bulbs did not immediately illuminate after being switched on. They will sometimes illuminate after a few minutes, or with the slightest touch. Once on, they stay on, but after being shut off for a period of time, it"s the same pattern as before.
Is the ballast failing, or should I look for something else? Thanks in advance.
The bulbs did not immediately illuminate after being switched on. They will sometimes illuminate after a few minutes, or with the slightest touch. Once on, they stay on, but after being shut off for a period of time, it"s the same pattern as before.
Is the ballast failing, or should I look for something else? Thanks in advance.