"tpee@ home .com" wrote in message news:LRYYn.147610$NM4.116897@hurricane...
the ballast/choke /starter on my uv filter has packed up.
Does anyone know if I can buy a new one to avoid having
to buy a complete unit.

It doesn't know it's being used on UV ........... TLC will have one .. or
B&Q

FYI ... TLC stocks a whole range of pond care kit