Electronic ballasts, or magnetic? Magnetic are going to flicker anyway, electronic way less.

First thoughts would be grounding - the lamps need to be near a grounded surface... Second thoughts would be "burn in time" - the lamps need to vaporize the mercury in the lamp, otherwise you get a glowing swiggle. Intiial start up should be left on over night at least. Sounds dumb but it works.


Mark Heller
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