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      08-28-2014, 01:42 PM   #44
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Originally Posted by DavidTSG View Post
The "error free" refers to causing errors within the computer such as check control messages. The flicker isn't an error to which the mfgr is referring. The flicker is due to the computer system running a periodic test. In normal bulbs, this test won't cause them to light, but in these, the test might. Seems to be hit or miss based on the feedback from the folks on the thread. You can choose to code out the test, but that's assuming you even see the flicker. Probably need to just try them and see if you have a problem.

Mine should arrive in the next few days. I'll report back once installed.
This is exactly correct. The system upon start up checks for "burnt bulbs" supposedly and this test is what causes the flickering like you said. The coding turns this test off, so no flickering occurs at all. There is no real error as David said. I"ll double check again at some point today to make sure mine aren't flickering upon start up.
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