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stefaniehb
Jul 23, 2011, 12:59 PM
Floursecent ceiling light in kitchen just flickers when I turn on the switch. Thought it was the bulbs, bought new bulbs and they don't work either. What is the problem? I can't see in my kitchen!
joypulv
Jul 23, 2011, 01:02 PM
Old ballast. Might even be the old ones that are now illegal anyway. You need a new fixture.
hkstroud
Jul 23, 2011, 01:06 PM
If you have an old fixture that uses a capacitor (sort of looks like a AA battery), some times called a starter, replace the capacitor. If you have a newer fixture that does not use a capacitor make sure that the ground wire is securely attach to the frame. Newer fixtures need to be well grounded.