Li@m Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 I have a pair of T8s that look pefectly fine when shining into the tank, but when i look at them they are actually flickering. Does this mean they are dying? Li@m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfishybuisness Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 yeah, probally time to replace them, how long have you had them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li@m Posted July 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 About 8 Months but ive only used them once or twice. they have manly been in there original box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livebearer_breeder Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 make sure they are in there sockets nice and tight. Usually replace bulbs every 6 months IF useing them regularly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amtiskaw Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Could be the ballast, can you try the lamps in another set-up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 If it's flickering and not starting then it's the starter in all likelyhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 It pays to replace the starters about as often as the tubes---they only cost about a buck each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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