I have the usual fluorescent kitchen ceiling light with two concentric tubes. It is controlled by a wall switch that does not "snap" so I assume it is a mercury switch.
The problem is that often it takes several flips of the switch to turn the light on. If it has just been turned off, it really doesn't like to turn on.
I wonder if the switch could be the cause. As for the light fixture, my understanding is that this type has no starter, but a "ballast" up in the ceiling. I didn't think that ballast had anything that could wear out. A hardware store man said "maybe the ballast is weak," but I don't know what that could mean.
Any thoughts?
Thanks to all
The problem is that often it takes several flips of the switch to turn the light on. If it has just been turned off, it really doesn't like to turn on.
I wonder if the switch could be the cause. As for the light fixture, my understanding is that this type has no starter, but a "ballast" up in the ceiling. I didn't think that ballast had anything that could wear out. A hardware store man said "maybe the ballast is weak," but I don't know what that could mean.
Any thoughts?
Thanks to all
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