Posted by Dave in MS on August 20, 2012 at 10:58:31 from (68.209.220.138):
I flipped on the shop lights, and one of the 8', 2 tube, flourescent fixtures failed to light up. I tapped one of the tubes, and both of them lit up. An hour or so later I was back in the shop, and same deal. This time I decided to replace the tubes, but when I grabbed one of them, I also touched the fixture and got zapped. Not bad, but enough to get my attention. I turned off the lights and replaced the tubes, but it made no difference. Still didn't light up when the switch is on. I ain't going to tap or otherwise monkey with it again with the power on.
I checked the wiring, and all looks good. Do I have a bad ballast?
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