#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#also, i can recall that before the lamp went out completely the bulb began to fade more and more utill it went out completely. does that give an indication that it is probobly the ballast?#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#thanks for your help#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#