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Re: [Shop-talk] Replacement florescent bulbs F42T6

To: eric@megageek.com
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Replacement florescent bulbs F42T6
From: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2021 07:26:40 -0500
Cc: "shop-talk@autox.team.net" <Shop-talk@autox.team.net>
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References: <OFB468CF2F.FF52C65B-ON85258673.0046FBB5-85258673.0047D9DD@mail.megageek.com>
Another  thought -- is the T6 because of the fixture's tombstones, or
a physical limitation?  Could you change to T8 tombstones (and
ballast, it the current ballast won't work)?

On Fri, Feb 5, 2021 at 11:15 PM <eric@megageek.com> wrote:
>
> Ok, this is a literal 'shop talk' problem, as this bulb is in a showcase in 
> my shop (antique and collectables shop)  8>)  I hope there are no problems 
> posting it here.  But I know there is better knowledge here than me.
>
> So, this showcase has a florescent light bulb F42T6.  (42" and T6 diameter.)  
> Which is a weird size length and very narrow, so I can't get a bigger 
> diameter bulb.
>
> Now, this bulb seems to only be available by price gougers, (Chosen Supply 
> has them for a mere $2,443.92.)
>
> Since this is in a active store and I can't easily remove the display case to 
> modify it to fit something else, is there any other alternative for me?
>
> What I was thinking is they may be a LED replacement bulb that will fit or 
> something?  Anyone know of such a replacement?  Or a quick and easy drop in 
> replacement mount?
>
> Also, I may be closing the store in the next 6 months, so I don't want to 
> dump tons of cash into this.
>
> BTW, if any of you are in NJ and check it out and see something you like in 
> there, call me (number is on the wall) and it's yours for free! (I need to 
> move inventory!)
>
> Thanks.
>
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