[Shop-talk] Lighting question

[Pat Horne]

Make sure the fixture is grounded. If it isn’t, it can cause this symptom. 

Peace,
Pat

Pat Horne 
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On Aug 30, 2021, at 11:46 AM, Matt <mbarre at juno.com> wrote:

OK, so it is kitchen lighting but it is where I make my sandwiches that I eat in the SHOP!

I have a 2 x2 surface mount fixture with 2 T12 bent tube fluorescents. Works fine but occasionally you have to flip the switch multiple times to get it on.  I thought probably a bad switch but it is on a dual switch and it is intermittent on both�. Two bad switches or maybe a ballast going bad?

I was semi surprised to find that the bulbs are still available for $10 each.  An electronic ballast isn’t much more so I can completely replace the guts for $30.  Before I do, should I upgrade to T8, T5 or even LED?  I could easily fit an 18 inch round or square led panel into the existing fixture.

Any thoughts?
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