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Old 01-25-2002, 05:45 PM   #1
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Replacement ballast for PC


Hey everyone, I hope all is well with you and yours.....

I'm having an issue with my JBJ 4X55W PC fixture and am thinking about replacing 1 ballast. Has anyone else done this, and do you have any recommendations regarding ballast brand/type/etc..

I definately want an electronic ballast, since I want it to fit w/in the fixture. I hear that the Advanced REL-2TTS50 is good, but haven't been able to find it locally.

Also, what are the costs for the ballasts you'd recommend.

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Old 01-25-2002, 06:21 PM   #2
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jbj will replace the ballast for $55. don't know if they'd charge if the warranty is still good. you can also try hellolights. they sell a replacement ballast for $69.

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Old 01-25-2002, 06:58 PM   #3
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When we upgraded to PC lighting we DIY using FULHAM's Workhorse 5 model. I forget what we paid for it, we have a friend who is in the lighting biz, so we got a good price....but we're happy with them. We have 2 ballasts and each lights 2 x 55 w. bulbs.

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Old 01-26-2002, 01:24 AM   #4
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I would check into the Fulham electronic ballasts that Jenn suggested. I use the Workhorse 7 to light my VHO's and they work great!
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