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    allen51 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 31, 2009, 01:57 AM
    Yard light troubleshoot
    I just moved to a new residence. The bulbs in the mercury vapor yard lights do not go on but only glow. I replaced one of the bulbs and again it only glowed. Any suggestions as to what is wrong ?
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    Aug 31, 2009, 02:46 AM
    The ballast may be defective. Cheaper and easier to buy a new fixture.
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    Aug 31, 2009, 05:34 PM
    Consider one of the fluorescent yard lights. They are very cost-effective, brighter than you may think, and the flourescents have a long life. Less than $40 - 50 at most. Any home center should have it.
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    Aug 31, 2009, 11:33 PM

    I replaced all my light bulbs inside and out with fluorescent ones and are very happy with the results both brightness and reduced cost.

    I like the daylight ones especially in my office because at 73 years old my monitor is getting dim for some reason or another. Well I guess that is another question for some forum "Why is my monitor getting dim? Could it be my age or my lighting?.
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    Missouri Bound Posts: 1,532, Reputation: 94
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    Sep 1, 2009, 02:57 PM
    It's both, age of you and the monitor. (trust me I know)
    Get a flat screen monitor when you replace it, much brighter and sharper, and get one large enough to make it easy to read. I bought a 19" last year and am very happy with it.
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    Sep 1, 2009, 07:14 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Missouri Bound View Post
    It's both, age of you and the monitor. (trust me I know)
    Get a flat screen monitor when you replace it, much brighter and sharper, and get one large enough to make it easy to read. I bought a 19" last year and am very happy with it.
    This was just a joke. My monitor is not 73years old, I am. So it must be my eyes.

    I have a 22 inch flat lsc and love it.

    Thanks
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