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TECH - (FAQ?) - Marquee Light Fixture Eating Bulbs
RetroJames:
Flourescent Light fixture on a Moon Patrol eats bulbs! When I power up the
bulb flashes a bunch of times and burns up. Is there a usuall reason for
this? Thanks, James
Ken Layton:
Assuming you changed the starter also when you replaced the fluorescent tube I would say your ballast is shot. When that happens it usually takes out the new tube AND starter with it. Buy a new ballast, tube, and starter.
RetroJames:
What are the important specs to know in matching the ballast when I buy a new one?
SirPeale:
Would it be cheaper to just get a new assembly?
jcoleman:
A new 18" lamp fixture can be found for less than $10 at Target or Wal-Mart.