Isn't it better to accept the older lights are no longer the better ones and
move on to more efficient lights? Stocking up on older no longer produced
products of this nature may not be the most economical way forwards.
Guy R Day
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe@optonline.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 2:23 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - Fluorescent Lights
>I tried to replace/repair one of my fluorescent shop lights yesterday and
>was told at Home Cheapo that, in two years, the standard T12 bulbs will no
>longer be made. They will be replaced by the more efficient T8 bulbs,
>which may not fit/work in the older fixtures. So either we should stock up
>on T12 bulbs or switch to T8 fixtures if replacing the entire unit. She
>sold me new T12 end fittings which, naturally, do not fit my 25-year-old
>box.
>
> Michael Rowe
> '74 Midget
> '60 Sprite kit
> Long Island, NY
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