Flourescent light fixtures
Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 9:21 pmIt's probably nothing but was just curious and wanted to make sure. Is it normal for the uvb light to blink on and off a couple of times before turning on completely??
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 9:21 pmPosted: Fri May 25, 2007 9:42 pmSome flourescent light fixtures will do that, especially the cheaper ones like ESU. Are your bulbs new or old?
Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 9:51 pmThat explains it then...that's exactly what I have, an ESU. It has a brand new bulb that I just got about a week ago. Thanks so much, DavidY, You're the best! 
Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 9:56 pmyou're welcome!
Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 1:36 pmA few of my Reptisuns have done that. But never an ESU when I used them. Is the bulb screwed into the socket firmly?
Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 12:42 amI'm using the ESU fixture with a Reptisun bulb. Yes, it's screwed in firmly. 
Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 2:07 amThe tube fluorescents I've used have always blinked when first turned on. I've always used Reptisuns. Don't know what kind of fixture - several different ones over time.
Actually, regular fluorescent tubes like people use often blink, too. I think they do it more when they're about to burn out.
Actually, regular fluorescent tubes like people use often blink, too. I think they do it more when they're about to burn out.