[aussiblu]

Just bought some Fairway cool white 20W Compact Fluoro bulbs
from Bunnings and unlike the old ones they replaced they emit a
dull flash every minute or so after they are switched off. Is
this normal? They 're in the kids bedroom and they didn't
notice this phenomenon with the previous compact fluoros. The
new ones only cost $14.95 for a pack of 4 made in China
(distributed by Nelson Lamps Australia) so I guess it might be a
matter of you get what you pay for. I guess I will have to
invest in something better so the kids get a decent nights sleep
and don't wake up shell shocked.

 

[aussiblu]

They flash out of the sockets and they are not wired for 2 way
switches.

 

[aussiblu]

"They flash out of the sockets and they are not wired for 2 way
switches."

....well sometimes. I just removed one as a test and it didn't
flash until the second I tried put it in the socket and it made
contact with the metal fitting.

 

[aussiblu]

and that is what happens each time. Take it out and it flashes
the moment you put it back in the socket.

 

[aussiblu]

Re: you don't have any electronic light switches in line, like
remote
controlled light switches (also used in remote fans) or timer
switches? "

No; none of those and it doesn't matter which light socket in
the house I put them in the result is the same.

 

[aussiblu]

I've sent Nelson Lamps Australia an email asking about this
phenomena; I'll let you know if they reply.

 

[atec77]

sounds like there's a low current on the light socket when the switch is off.

easiest fix could be to solder a high resistor between the contacts of the
bulb. Maybe a 3.3M surface-mount type would do it.

Bye.
Jasen

I would be interested to see just how much erp is available

 

[aussiblu]

The response from the distributor in parts said: "I have checked
out your situation and can confirm that this rarely occurs we
have found after much research that certain homes that are wired
in a way where they are switching the neutral that this may
occur with these lamps."