I had three fluorescent light fixtures upgraded from the old flickering fat tubes to the new 'Eco-friendlier' skinny tubes that are more efficient and brighter (as I chose the super daylight 6500K) tubes.
The electrician also followed up to confirm that a replacement ballast for my 2 year-old Hampton Bay ceiling fan/light that I got from Home Depot was just not available - not even from mainland China. He helpfully suggested the local 'Northern Lights' store that carries the more dependable 'Emerson' line for which parts are available.
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