Damn fluorescent lights...

[him]

Has anyone had problem with the dual fluorescent fixtures where one of the lights stops working..ive twisted the one that wont go on a million ways and know the bulb is good but for some reason i cant get it to work..ive had this problem with other fixtures and after screwing around with them for about 20 minutes they eventually work but is there a trick to this or something i should check?

 

[SodaLicious]

I find that the prongs on the end of the tube go into a clip style plug inside a plastic housing. Sometimes that clip gets widened from use, and no longer makes contact with the prongs on the tube. look very close and see if the tube is making contact.

 

[ozman]

Just make sure the power is off before you go touching anything like that.It could end up in a jolt you wont forget.

 

[SodaLicious]

Just make sure the power is off before you go touching anything like that.It could end up in a jolt you wont forget.

Ah ya I guess I should have stated the obvious!

 

[Toone]

yeah i sumtimes have that problem with my fluorescent lighting i think its just the light themselves i go out to check sometimes and 1 bulb will be off i either tighten the bulb or loosen for it to turn back on

 

[Junkbarman]

From experience, I've found that throwing them on the floor has a negative effect, and wouldn't recommend that course of action..