2007-05-23 14:07:32 · 4 answers · asked by plumpurple007 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes, they will. They are often used in an emergency to determine if high voltage is present. They tie a 4' florecent bulb to a long insulated pole and hold the pole close to the power line. If the tube glows, the power is on.
2007-05-23 14:23:30 · answer #1 · answered by billy brite 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've had flourescent lighting both in commercial and home applications for over 30 years. I have never seen one glow unless it was turned on.
2007-05-23 21:20:57 · answer #2 · answered by Mark W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will glow when near a radio station transmission tower also.
2007-05-23 23:46:57 · answer #3 · answered by renpen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it, but you could always give it a try.
They'll glow if you put them in a microwave and turn it on.
2007-05-23 21:15:25 · answer #4 · answered by 2007_Shelby_GT500 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋