Light question

[ericmcj31]

I have two sets of Current PC light fixtures, and both "flicker" sometimes. One of the fixtures flickers everytime I turn both on, and the other one just flickers from time to time. What causes this? What can I do to fix it?? Is this an expensive repair? thanks

 

[jetchris]

try taking them apart - sounds like a loose wire or a wire with a bad solder.

 

[george]

In addition to wiring issues, it could also be a sign of an aging/failing bulb or possibly a ballast. If you haven't replaced the bulbs in more than 8 months or so, I'd say it's likely the bulbs. It could also just be a bad bulb.

If you have the means, get another set of bulbs and see if the flicker persists. If so, then the ballast may be the problem.

 

[ericmcj31]

that's what I thought---at first--they're all brand new bulbs-I have even switched them around to make sure they were not bad bulbs

 

[george]

I'd say check the wiring. How old is the fixture? Ballasts don't have infinite life, unfortunately.