Hi Christy,
Im no Guru, but i can think of a couple things.
Are the nipples on the bulbs pointing downwards or close to it ?
I dont think bulbs would both crap out at the same time if it was a being old bulb issue,but i would replace them soon anyways.
I dont think its your bulbs tho if they look good still, it might be the capacitors that are in your ballast casing.
When ive seen a capacitor go for me, it usually heats up to the point of distorting the plastic casing noticeably on the outside of it...or maybe i have serious power issues
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So If you can acsess them easily,i would check these aswell.
I have had them go, and i think surges can fry them forsure.
And i would guess there are some surges when power is restored to our homes.
You are running m59 ballasts right ?
If so, i have a new capacitor for a 250w ballast that you can have to put in the dimmer of the two lights. To see if that fixes the problem, and if our electricians see that as a possible remedy.
I am going to try and attend this meeting, i will bring it for you if you havent solved it by then.