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    odinn7 Posts: 7,691, Reputation: 1547
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    Oct 6, 2012, 01:31 PM
    Fluorescent Light Problems
    I have recessed fluorescent lights in my kitchen and sometimes when I flick the wall switch they will not come on. If I keep flicking the switch, sometimes one will come on and if I keep it up, eventually both may come on. This doesn't happen all the time though, sometimes they work just fine. I notice it more during warmer, more humid weather.

    So what could be causing this? Is it the switch or something with the lights?
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    Oct 6, 2012, 02:35 PM
    Hi The Usual problem in this case is fit new starters. I hope this helps. Adeiu kellyseye
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    Oct 6, 2012, 09:00 PM
    In older units it was the starter which wad separate and replaceable . In newer units, the starter is in the ballast. Don't think it is the switch. Have you replaced the tubes?
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    Oct 6, 2012, 09:42 PM
    No, haven't replaced the tubes. I assumed that they worked because they do eventually come on.

    The starter and ballast is the black box under the cover, correct?
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