Sounds like you have what is commonly known as a 'magnetic'

starter.

That's the side effect of their more economical (read cheaper)

design.

I'm guilty of the same thing ... I now tend to turn the heat on

in the

shop about an hour before I plan to go out to play.

Best

Francis

-----Original Message-----

From: profoxtech-bounces@leafe.com

[mailto:profoxtech-bounces@leafe.com]On Behalf Of Pete Theisen

Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 5:24 AM

To: profoxtech@leafe.com

Subject: Re: [NF] Rebooting florescent lights?

On Thursday 03 January 2008 23:29, Francis (net) wrote:

> Pete,

>

> What is the temperature in your area?

Hi Francis!

That is currently a sore spot. Usually it is comfortably warm

here in Sarasota

but the last few days, including last night, it has been

freezing. Yes, it

was below 46 in the new room, and probably below 40, when I first

turned on

the light. It was most likely above that when I "rebooted" the

light since I

had turned on the heat when I started working in there.

> Some 'starters' are only rated for temperatures above 46

degrees. Otherwise

they will not work properly.

>

> Just my two cents.

--

Regards,

Pete

http://www.pete-theisen.com/

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