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Old 05-26-2010, 11:24 PM
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I don't have a ballast for flourescent.
I imagine this is a T8 bulb?
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Old 05-26-2010, 11:34 PM
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I don't have a ballast for flourescent.
I imagine this is a T8 bulb?
yes it is
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Old 05-27-2010, 01:53 AM
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If you can't borrow a ballast, Home Depot sells T8 ballasts for cheap. Just hook up the wires and if that's not the problem take it back for a refund.
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Old 05-27-2010, 02:00 AM
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If you can't borrow a ballast, Home Depot sells T8 ballasts for cheap. Just hook up the wires and if that's not the problem take it back for a refund.
there hvo t8
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Old 05-27-2010, 02:12 AM
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Probably not available at HD then. If you know an electrician or are handy with a volt meter you could get it tested.
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Old 06-06-2010, 09:25 PM
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were can you buy cheap metal halides
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