On Nov 30, 11:04*pm, Tekkie® wrote:
I have a mercury vapor light that turns itself on/off intermittently at night.

I called the electrical contractor that installed it and thought I just needed
the bulb replaced. The owners wife who answers the phone said it could also be
the ballast.

What are the prices of these parts?

Would it be more economical to have them install a new one?

Any estiguess as to labor time? It's about 15' up so they used a ground ladder
and one person to install.

When I purchased it from an electrical supply place (as instructed by the oelec
co owner) I noticed they did not appear to be real durable...

Any ideas as to what a modern alternative would be?

Thanks all!

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Tekkie

Too late to suggest this to you but if you want an outside light like
that contact your PoCo. Pay $4.00 a maoth. Power to it is not metered
and repairs are free usually next day or two after I call it in.
Initial cost was about $250 spread out over a year of power bills. no
interest.

JImmie