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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.

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