First, you should review the list archives to pickup what information has
already been posted on this subject. Then head for the hardware store. Buying
prebuilt fixtures and modifying these is usually the most cost effective since
they contain everything needed to light the tube. Buying the parts (ballasts,
starters, sockets,...) individually seems to be the more expensive route. I
have found that a ballast alone usually costs as much or more than a complete
tube fixture.
A box to put it all in is probably not that critical as long as it doesn't get
too hot. A lumber supply store should be able to help here.
- Wayde Allen
(74160.3410@compuserve.com)
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