[alandis101]

I have a problem with an in wall light switch that I have never run across before. I have a 2 light 4 foot fluorescent light fixture in my utility room that is turned on and off by a wall switch. I recently replaced the fixture with a new 2 light 4 foot fluorescent fixture. Once installed I attempted to turn the light on but it would not come on. I have replaced many of these in my lifetime and decided to rechecked the wiring to make sure everything was connected correctly. Every thing was connected properly. I then thought I had gotten a bad light and purchased another. After replacing it again, it would still not come on. I jiggled the wall switch back and forth it finally came on. I then thought I had a bad switch so I replaced the wall switch. The second wall switch did the same thing. Again I relaced the wall switch with a third switch with no change. Any wall switch that I use, I must jiggle the wall switch to get the light to come on. Can any one tell me what the problem is with the light switches? Why do I have to jiggle the wall switch to get the light to come on? The light switches that I have in my kitchen and bathrooms for my fluorescent light does not have this problem. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks

[benaround]

Alan,

It could be that when you jiggle the switch you are really hitting the wirenut with the white
Wires, and that connection needs to be fixed. Just a guess.

[hkstroud]

Are you grounding the fixture. Fluorescent light fixtures must be grounded to function peoperly. Check all your ground wires.