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OK -- maybe this sounds dumb...I don't know. We just finished a
basement renovation job involving some electrical work. We installed
3 halogen pot lights and 3 2-tube fluorescent lights all off of one
switch. When we connected everything and powered it up the
fluorescent lights flickered...pretty bad. It was hard on the eyes
to be in the room. The little instruction paper included in the box
indicated that the tubes may need to be "seasoned"...and suggested
leaving the lights on for 24-48 hours. Other suggestions regarding
temperature, etc., weren't applicable in this situation.

My question is:

Was wiring up 3 halogen and 3 fluorescent lights on the same circuit
wrong? Logically it doesn't seem so but I started thinking that maybe
something is not compatible. Or is the entire problem directly
related to the new bulbs/fixture/ballasts, etc.?

Please shed "light" on this if possible.

Thanks!

You got some good advice already. I will add one thing. Make sure the
fluorescent lamps have a good ground. The metal parts need to be grounded.

New fluorescent lamps often need some time to burn in. Try leaving them
on for like 12 hours. That may help. Dimmers are problems on most should
never be used with a dimmer, it not only may cause flickering, but it also
can be a fire hazard. Not all fluorescent lamps are designed for cold
areas, especially the cheap ones.

Good Luck

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Joseph Meehan

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