These are inside lights
2007-02-11 14:09:58 · 7 answers · asked by cyclesecy 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
ITS THE PHOSPHORUS INSIDE COOLING DOWN. ALONG W/ THE MERCURY CHAMBER
2007-02-11 14:16:34 · answer #1 · answered by Michael B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the way electrically excited materials produce light, it is normal for the gas in the bulb to continue to glow for a short while after the power is turned off. Usually, this isn't noticeable unless that is the last light you turn off, leaving the room quite dark. BTW: This effect can sometimes be seen in TV or computer monitors.
2007-02-11 14:27:01 · answer #2 · answered by Jay-Cee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You don't say how long. If they stay that way you need to call an electrician, because they are wired incorrectly. The most probable cause would be that the line feed [ Black, or Red Wire ] goes directly to the fixture, & the neutral [ White Wire ] goes to the switch. This is the opposite of the way they should be wired.
2007-02-11 14:22:41 · answer #3 · answered by Zeke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might be the filaments cooling. I've never seen that one.
How long do they continue to burn?
2007-02-11 14:14:06 · answer #4 · answered by Jackass Liberal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats a fluro lite.. yeah its normal
2007-02-11 14:20:41 · answer #5 · answered by darchangel_3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
once on, a small amount of electrical current will keep them going, not a safety problem.
2007-02-11 14:27:24 · answer #6 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes these are flourescent bulbs and this is normal
2007-02-11 14:16:08 · answer #7 · answered by wkdwchofwest 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋