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ALL OF OUR INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKER WHEN YOU SWITCH THEM OFF

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Gecko

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Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 11:22 pm

Joined: Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:15 am
Posts: 885
Location: HVE

Just go buy some incandescent bulbs (while you still can). Problem solved.

The flicker is a known issue with CFL's.

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Starbaby55

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Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 1:30 am

Joined: Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:44 am
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Location: Derry/Thompson

same t hing happened to me when i switched some lights to timers (outdoor lights) but used energy effecient bulbs. They would flick ALL day and i thought it was the timer. I went to Home Depot to inquire (thinking maybe i needed some special outdoor bulb) and the guy said it is normal for energy effcient bulbs because there is a constant current flowing through the outlet and the EE bulbs need only a little current to "turn on". Anyways, i switched to normal bulbs and everything is fine. I wouldn't worry that its your electrical

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Kevin&Amanda

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Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 10:56 am

Joined: Thu Sep 13, 2007 3:25 pm
Posts: 3641

We've seen the flicker and aren't really concerned about it. We've been told it's due static electricity built up in the tubes. Doesn't bother me any.

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