[Shop-talk] Replacement florescent bulbs F42T6

[Bob Spidell]

$2.67 work for you?

https://www.grainger.com/product/GE-LIGHTING-Fluorescent-Linear-Lamp-3V633

They'll probably charge $1,000 shipping ;)


On 2/5/2021 5:04 AM, eric at 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.
>
>
> "Be as beneficent as the sun or the sea, but if your rights as a 
> rational being are trenched on, die on the first inch of your 
> territory." Ralph Waldo Emerson
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