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    Mar 25, 2013, 08:11 AM
    6 recessed ceiling lights blink in unison occasionally
    Why would recessed ceiling lighting blink occasionally? Dangerous?
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    Mar 25, 2013, 08:15 AM
    Most likely a poor connectioon at the switch or power supply. The wires going to the switch are they around screws or back stabbed?
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    Mar 25, 2013, 08:57 AM
    If they go off for a few minutes, then back on, The thermals in the cans can open until they cool down, usually from over wattage bulbs.
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    Mar 25, 2013, 09:16 AM
    I think we both forgot to answer your second question, yes, can be dangerous
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    Mar 26, 2013, 06:28 AM
    I also missed in unison, which would eleminate the possibility of thermals?
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