Why do (fluorescent) tubelights flicker when turned on
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Barbara ĖfThere’s some mercury and talc powder in the tube, and it has to get fuel from the carburetor to ignite, so when the fuel is sparked, it creates a flickering when you turn on the light. Hide
Bharat Krishna BarryLike the cassette, all tube lights are soon going to be gone and replaced by them long LEDs. You'd better get this answer soon before the question becomes obsolete! Hide
Barbara ĖfBarbara Ėf · 4y · by authorThere’s some mercury and talc powder in the tube, and it has to get fuel from the carburetor to ignite, so when the fuel is sparked, it creates a flickering when you turn on the light. LikeReplyHide
Bharat Krishna BarryBharat Krishna Barry · 4y · by authorLike the cassette, all tube lights are soon going to be gone and replaced by them long LEDs. You'd better get this answer soon before the question becomes obsolete!ReplyHide