In article I0jfd.316290$3l3.68112@attbi_s03,
Art Todesco wrote:

Compact fluorescents use an electronic ballast. Depending on the lamp,
there may be some large inrush currents when they are 1st switched on.
Maybe you are just on the boarder line. Just a guess. You might try
turning on only 1/2 the lights. If it works, you could use 2 relays
with different time delays so they don't come on at the same time.

I'm only turning one light on automatically

BTW, I know you mentioned 12 volt CFs. There are some CF spring-shaped
lamps available like the ones at
http://www.realgoods.com/shop/shop3....3509&kw=spring
%20lamp.

Interesting url, I'll probably try that route also.

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