> Dave wrote:

>> It seems to me that a flourescent ballast is probably just a transformer
>> and
>> a high-voltage electrolytic cap.  And when it "goes out" it's probably
>> because the cap failed.  If these are true, could I just replace the cap
>> and
>> make it work again?

> If you were that bothered. Like to see you get the right type though.

> Why not replace it with an electronic ballast ?

> Graham