On 1/5/2012 5:53 PM, Carl Denk wrote: > The ballasts are less >> than 10 dollars, much less than sitting down and repairing costs. >> >> John >> > Plus they likely are much more energy efficient. Replacing (2) 4' T12 > fluorescent tubes with T8 tubes and electronic ballast for $35 including > new sockets would pay for itself in savings in 1.5 years. I would like to try that process. Should I expect to find these parts=20 (T8 Tubes, Electronic Ballast & sockets) at my local Home improvement=20 store for $35? I have Home Depot & Lowes nearby... --=20 John Ferrell W8CCW "The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it." =20 --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .