Bonnie Jean wrote:

I have a fluorescent bulb in a torchiere in my office. Over time it
seems to get dimmer which I don't like. I feel like buying another one
but that seems like a huge waste of money. Do they normally dim over time?

Bonnie in NJ

Yes.
Talking to a supermarket manager on saturday, he commented that all bulbs in
the stores are replaced every two years and it made a big difference.

Lou