<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2>In a message dated 3/25/02 8:58:01 PM !!!First Boot!!!, pianobuilders@olynet.com writes:
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<BR>> I have found that buying a new ballast is almost as expensive as a new
<BR>> fixture. So, unless you are really attached to that one, it's best to
<BR>> extract that puppy entoto and install another one.
<BR>> Best Regards,
<BR>> Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
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<BR>Sadly, Joe is probably right. Don't you just love the disposable mentality
<BR>exhibited by so many of our manufacturers?
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<BR>Del
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<BR>It was a little more than I wanted to spend, ($100), but I think in the long run it was a wise decision. It looks a lot better too.
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<BR>Thanks for the encouragement.
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<BR>Wim </FONT></HTML>