Mysterious problem in ceiling lights

[Lew19]

I have noticed that sometimes there is a delay between flicking the switch for the overhead light in two bedrooms and the light coming on. The bulbs are ok and this doesn’t happen all the time but when it does it is as though the bulb is struggling to come on. An additional concern is that both these rooms border a slightly dodgy house next door. What are the possible causes? And what should I do to rectify please?

 

[westward10]

Sounds like a loose connection somewhere. Is the problem restricted to that room.

 

[Bobster]

What type of "bulbs" are they?

By a delay in starting, how long? 5s 0.5s.

I've seen some LED lights that have a delay (probably a cap charging) although this delay is noticeable to the human eye it's probably less than 0.5s

 

[Pete999]

You need to employ an Electrician to sort this problem for you, could be a simple fix, but one that could be disastrous.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Could be volt drop, which would entail larger cables being installed.
Have also seen fluorescents delay when cold.

 

[DPG]

'Dodgy house' ?

 

[Squid]

What type of "bulbs" are they?

I find that Tulips have the least delay time,

 

[buzzlightyear]

Dodgy house'

looks that way .

 

[buzzlightyear]

An additional concern is that both these rooms border a slightly dodgy house next door

is the mice not on the spinning wheel ,maybe they had taken the night off.

 

[R-fur]

I have a couple of outdoor circuits with a number of CFL lamps on each, on switch on the lamps all light at slightly different times. Circuits are all ok.

 

[buzzlightyear]

I have a couple of outdoor candles with a number of paraffin lamps each light , switch on the lamps all light at slightly different times. are all ok.

 

[DPG]

CFL lamps can take slightly longer to start. Try a normal lamp (or 'bulb') and see if it cures it.

 

[Squid]

I have a couple of outdoor circuits with a number of CFL lamps on each, on switch on the lamps all light at slightly different times. Circuits are all ok.

The further away the fittings are then the longer the delay as electrickery needs to travel the length of the cable, if its down hill they they will light up faster then if up hill.

 

[buzzlightyear]

Dodgy house

dodgy people .LOL .

 

[telectrix]

The further away the fittings are then the longer the delay as electrickery needs to travel the length of the cable, if its down hill they they will light up faster then if up hill.

and downhill is the way this thread is headed. .