Fluorescent Lights Slow To Come On?

Mine were, they were 25 years old. I got tired of replacing the bulbs so I replaced the Ballast(s). These regulate the current going through the bulb and kick start them into action.



They were pretty cheap, less than $15 each, so it was well worth the purchase. They are a bit of a pain to replace, but not too bad. If you have ever wired a light switch, you can do this. The wires are all color coded, so it's a sinch.

One IMPORTANT thing to note: If you are replacing a magnetic Ballast with an Electronic Ballast, you will need new bulbs! If you don't change the bulbs too, you will have an exciting light show on your hands. The guys at the Electronics shop should be able to help you with getting the right parts.