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  More options Sep 4 2008, 5:26 am
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From: Eeyore <rabbitsfriendsandrelati...@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:26:11 +0100
Local: Thurs, Sep 4 2008 5:26 am
Subject: Re: What happens when a flourescent ballast "goes out"?
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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


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