We've replaced the kitchen countertops with granite and I would like to replace the 25 year old hardwired 36" under cabinet lights. I have 4 (counting the one above the cooktop). In looking at the options, I see xenon, LED, halogen, and the old standby, flourescent. From what I know about halogen, I suspect it would be too hot and bright. Does anyone have any suggestions. The new lights do not need to be 36" long, but because I have hardwires for each light, putting up a bar with the lights built into it seems the most logical to me. Thanks, Sam

I have a 2 tube F Fixture in my Maryland garage. I thought I had a bad ballast. Before I replaced ballast, the problem got progressively worse, initially both bulbs were slow to start then eventually they would never start. So, I assumed I needed new ballast and replaced it. Now 1 tube will work in one side only. 2nd tube won't work in either side, and good tube won't work in bad side. The bad side: 2 red wires from new ballast one one end. Then on other end the 2 yellow wires from ballast feed in, and then 2 black wires extend from this end to the other side. The good side: 2 blues wires from ballast on one end, and 2 black wires from other tube end. Only think I can think to try is to switch red ballast 1 to red light 2, and red ballast 2 to red light 1. I checked things with a voltage tester. I check all 8 pin clips sides to the ground screws and all 8 produced a light. New ballast is almost identical to old one. It's even the same brand. Mark III Energy Saver RS240-1-TP, Class P type 1 outdoor, 120 volts. Thank you in advance for any advice you can share. I also have problems with other screw in fluorescent bulbs on this circuit. They same to die faster than they should. I've heard I should check all the grounds on this circuit, but haven't done it yet.