Copper Tape: The Solution to Poor Rapid-Start Fluorescent Starting in Humidity - rapidstart_12

Several weeks ago, I installed a number of dual F40T12 rapid-start fluorescent strip lights in my lighting workshop, and I noticed that some of the lamps were struggling to start because of the humidity. Could copper tape be the solution? Light Fixture Specs: Brand: Lithonia Lighting Model: C240 Type: Strip Light Light Source: Fluorescent Lamp Type: F40T12 Number of Lamps: 2 Light Source Wattage: 2x 40W Fixture Wattage: 96W Ballast Type: Magnetic Ballast Start Type: Rapid-start Ballast Power Factor: High Lampholder Type: G13 Application: Lighting up the lighting workshop Date of Manufacture: 1988 Light Bulb Specs: Brand: Various Model: Various Type: F40T12 Technology: Fluorescent Wattage: 34 or 40W Finish: Cool White or 741 Light Color: Cool White Color Temperature: 4100K CRI: 62 or 72 Lumen Output: 3650 or 3200 Shape: F40T12 Base Type: G13 Date of Manufacture: Various Be sure to subscribe!