Delay with PD-6ANS-WH switch on florescent bulbs

[xxedgexx]

I was under the impress that the PD-6ANS-WH was just a standard on/off switch. After installation, I noticed it takes about 10 - 20 seconds for the bulb to turn on. This seems odd. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong? Unfortunately I can't comment on the wiring itself since I had an electrician do the work but I'm assuming if it was wired wrong, it wouldn't turn on at all.

Is it my bulbs? Worked fine with the last switch.

[Lukeetal]

The ballast of the fluorescent light is the issues. Electronic switches do not control power the way mechanical switches do. You will need to use a relay or change the light.