Hello,

Put ujp a light in my shop about 2 years ago.
Two bulb Fluor. fixture from HD.
Wasn't all that expensive, but not the cheapest either, if I remember right.

Anyway, from the get-go, it would only start about once in three tries.
Then, finally it would after repeated on-offs with the switch.

Driving me crazy.

Would like to replace it with one that will "always" start.

I see that HD and Lowes now offer several types of ballasts, electronic
ignition starters, etc.

Very confusing, and their salesperson's don't know anything about this.

What's the best bet to get ?
Particular Models, HD or Lowe's, etc. ?

Any suggestions and opinions on this would be most appreciated.

Thanks,
Bob

On Aug 26, 2:24*pm, Bob wrote:
Hello,

Put ujp a light in my shop about 2 years ago.
Two bulb Fluor. fixture from HD.
Wasn't all that expensive, but not the cheapest either, if I remember right.

Anyway, from the get-go, it would only start about once in three tries.
Then, finally it would after repeated on-offs with the switch.

Driving me crazy.

Would like to replace it with one that will "always" start.

I see that HD and Lowes now offer several types of ballasts, electronic
ignition starters, etc.

Very confusing, and their salesperson's don't know anything about this.

What's the best bet to get ?
Particular Models, HD or Lowe's, etc. ?

Any suggestions and opinions on this would be most appreciated.

Thanks,
Bob

Some of them work better if they are well grounded.

Big question...Is the light grounded properly?

Sorry I did not answer your question!

On Aug 27, 11:39*am, Joe wrote:
On Aug 26, 1:24*pm, Bob wrote:





Hello,

Put ujp a light in my shop about 2 years ago.
Two bulb Fluor. fixture from HD.
Wasn't all that expensive, but not the cheapest either, if I remember right.

Anyway, from the get-go, it would only start about once in three tries.
Then, finally it would after repeated on-offs with the switch.

Driving me crazy.

Would like to replace it with one that will "always" start.

I see that HD and Lowes now offer several types of ballasts, electronic
ignition starters, etc.

Very confusing, and their salesperson's don't know anything about this.

What's the best bet to get ?
Particular Models, HD or Lowe's, etc. ?

Any suggestions and opinions on this would be most appreciated.

Thanks,
Bob

Used HD's cold start 8" duals in our shop/garage a few years ago. At
that time they were about $60 ea. bare. Never a moments problem with
them, terrific light output. Highly recommended.

Joe

Oops. meant 8' duals..sorry.

Joe