> Electronic timers etc. typically rely on a small current through the
> bulb (in 'off' mode) for power. An electronic ballast would probably
> either not pass enough current, or the phase shift caused by the
> capacitor would cause problems, or the small current through the
> timer in 'off' mode might cause occasional flickering as the cap
> slowly charges and the lamp tries to start.

So GE are just issuing a very generalised warning about
electronic control of fluorescents. Switching with a relay would
be OK, what is there in that type of fluorescent that could cause
trouble with a simple triac switch (ie bulb as load between triac
and N) ?

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