"Way Back Jack" wrote in message ...
Been 20 years since the tubes in the laundry room were replaced, and
these new tubes flicker for about 30 seconds before becoming bright.
Is this just a slow warm-up process due to their supposed
energy-saving features, or did I get a pair of lemons? Thanks.

It's an energy-saving feature. The EPA hopes you'll get fed up with waiting and turn the lamp off.

;^)

EL