Re: NANFA-- DIY compact fluorescent lights

archimed_at_netdoor.com
Sat, 17 Mar 2001 23:30:46 -0600

On 16 Mar 2001, at 19:07, Geoff and Julie Kimber wrote:

> Does anyone have a good (cheap) source for compact fluorescent ballasts?
> I am looking specifically for a ballast to run 2x55 watt CF tubes. I found a ballast
from real-tek (rel2tts50) that looks interesting. When I was in Chicago this weekend,
I checked prices at local lighting stores and got prices around $70!
> I checked www.ahsupply.com <http://www.ahsupply.com> and their prices are a little better
($65 for a light kit - everything but the bulbs)

Try emailing AH for a price on just the ballast. I think you'll come
out better getting the entire kit.

Prost,

Martin
Jackson, MS
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