I have just had a new fixture installed in my bathroom and am using LED bulbs in there for the first time. I'm concerned because when I turn the light on, there's a noticeable flash coming from the bulbs. I'm not seeing any flickering from the bulbs, just one flash when the lights go on. Should I be concerned about this? Is it the bulbs, incorrect wiring, a bad switch (the switch is almost 20 years old). I've got a call in to the guy who installed the fixture but I haven't heard back from him yet. Of course, I'm concerned about a spark starting a fire. Thanks.

 

There is likely no issues with the bulbs and there is no danger of a fire. Is the switch a dimmer?

 

Thanks for responding. It's a regular switch, not a dimmer.

 

So I shouldn't worry about it?

 

No..... nothing to worry about. Some LED's do that when starting up.

 

I don't think so. The flash is likely just them starting up.

 

Thanks. You've eased my mind.

 

If you have any different brand LEDs you could swap one out to see if it makes any difference.

Bud