comparatively dim

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I also had a slighty dim Cantata Fresnel. When I opened it up the reflector was coated with a very pale yellow powder.

It was as if it had been attracted with some form of electrolysis. It easily wiped off with a duster.

 

I'm using standard GE T29's. Anyone ever seen anything like this before?

 

 

has any one being spray painting

 

I had a similar problem with a fixture that was dimmer than its brothers and sisters. After eliminating all the suggestions posted above I eventually isolated it to a burnt out lampholder introducing a significant voltage drop. I finally twigged it when I burnt out a lamp prematurely. Changed the holder and problem solved. check for any sign of pitting or black discolouration on the lampholder contacts - if present replace the lampholder and lamp