Energy saving light bulb

[kankoo]

My 88 year old Dad has an energy saving light bulb in his upstairs landing ceiling light which, when it has been on for a while, will continue to intermittently flash for a few minutes after it has been turned off!

Can anyone explain this? Or is it faulty wiring? Grateful for help.

[wildwood]

I am not an electrician but if the light flashes after it has been switched off I would get one in asap.

[weeal]

because they are fluorescent, they flicker, it maybe needs a new bulb, mightve gone wonky, is it old?

[kankoo]

Thanks for your help wildwood and weeal. Don't know how old the bulb is - will try to find out tomorrow.

[weeal]

u could try the bulb in a table lamp and see if it still does the same, that will tell u if its the fitting or not !!!

[Petal~flower]

I have the energy saving bulbs. The one on my landing always flashes for a few minutes after it has been turned off

[kankoo]

Thanks again weeal, and thank you Petal~flower: it's good to know that we are not alone.. perhaps an email to the manufacturers is now in order!