Ballasts for Current lights

[MrSculpin]

I have a Current compact fluorescent light. 48"
it takes the 65w bulbs, has two ballasts.

I think one ballast is bad. I have found the replacement
ballast online at a couple of places. They range from about 37 bucks plus shipping.

Is it typical to have to replace the ballasts after a few years?
Do you have to put in the same exact ballast? I know you need to have the correct pins, voltage ect..

Not sure its worth fixing..

 

[Scooterman]

I'd say typically yes the cheaper brands could go out after about two years. You could try & contact them but probably for the price It would be much easier to find a replacement. If you can get the right pin connectors It should fit in the fixture no matter what brand you get but just maybe having to screw it down on a different spot inside the unit.
If your happy with what you got then I see no reason to upgrade unless you just want better performance overall, then this may be a good time to upgrade.