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kankoo | 18:39 Fri 22nd Feb 2008 | Interiors
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My 88 year old Dad has an energy saving light bulb in his upstairs landing ceiling light which, when it has been on for a while, will continue to intermittently flash for a few minutes after it has been turned off!

Can anyone explain this? Or is it faulty wiring? Grateful for help.
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I am not an electrician but if the light flashes after it has been switched off I would get one in asap.
because they are fluorescent, they flicker, it maybe needs a new bulb, mightve gone wonky, is it old?
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Thanks for your help wildwood and weeal. Don't know how old the bulb is - will try to find out tomorrow.
u could try the bulb in a table lamp and see if it still does the same, that will tell u if its the fitting or not !!!
I have the energy saving bulbs. The one on my landing always flashes for a few minutes after it has been turned off
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Thanks again weeal, and thank you Petal~flower: it's good to know that we are not alone.. perhaps an email to the manufacturers is now in order!

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