From: Nick Makris (nick@mcn.org)
Date: 06/19/01-02:00:50 PM Z
Keith,
Be sure to check the alignment (as installed) of the bulbs in question.
Most frequently, when a florescent flickers at power up it usually means
that only one prong is connected and the other is hanging out some else. It
could be the starters as Judy suggested, however, most newer fixtures and
bulbs are rapid start and don't have starters.
Good luck,
Nick
----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith Gerling" <kgerling@ameritech.net>
To: <alt-photo-process-l@skyway.usask.ca>
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2001 10:42 AM
Subject: Another Lighting Question
> While we're on the subject of black light fixtures, I was hoping someone
> could help me with a problem I have. I have a self-constructed bank of BL
> bulbs that usually has a problem "coming alive". The fixtures and
ballasts
> are new (seven generic two-bulb units from Home Depot). When I apply
power,
> several of the units merely flicker feebly and won't light until I rub
them
> repeatedly with a wad of aluminum foil. Even then, I have to be vigilant
> because a lit fixture can occasionally go dim in the middle of an
exposure.
> I've checked my wiring and grounds and everything looks fine.
>
>
>
>
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