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MP4VT2004

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What's this?

Is it on a dimmer switch?


Most fluorescent bulbs are not dimmable. If there is a dimmer on this fixture, perhaps someone adjusted it below full voltage, which is preventing the bulbs from illuminating.

Otherwise, I'd check your wiring connections as Greenville suggested.

(In response to this post by Mighty Fine Catch)

Posted: 02/01/2021 at 1:06PM


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