This is one of the old ballasts with a "hard start" where the light flickers/flashes several times as it "starts". If I knew about this, would I buy a more modern ballast that doesn't flicker when warmed up? Depends on the price difference. Aside from the flickering when warming up it works great, was exactly what I needed and was delivered quickly which is why I gave it a 5 star rating.
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