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Old May 17, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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Default Matsu****a twin ballast VS Phillips ballast

which one is better and why? right now I have a Phillips with my retrofit, but I'm in the process of purchasing a new ballast, and if the new ones are better, then I'll swap them, If not then no sale. Valuable inputs are appreciated
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They should be fine. OEM ballasts are all pretty well made. I love how the brand was censored.
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Depending on which gen it is, some have developed rust spot. If the setup you have right now is good, then keep it. You wont gain any output by using a different ballast.
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love how the title is beeped out lol
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haha yea...i just realized that after i posted the thread. I was going to put like **** or soemthing
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