[Shop-talk] Replacement florescent bulbs F42T6

[Bob Spidell]

re: "They say this is a direct replacement"

/Probably/ not. NOTE: "Ballast Required!"  I re-wired some old-school 
fluorescent fixtures for LED 'tubes,' and had to replace the old 
ballasts (purchased from Lowe's @ about $20ea). I hate ballasts, I hope 
the solid state ones last longer than the analog. Sometimes, it's 
cheaper to buy a whole new fixture, with ballast, than buy a ballast and 
install it (if you count your time as a cost).

TL;DR: I don't think analog ballasts work with LEDs, but I've not tried it.

Bob


On 2/5/2021 8:28 PM, Paul Parkanzky wrote:
> They say this is a direct replacement:
>
> NYLL - (Pack of 2) Single Pin FA8 Base 42 Inch Plug & Play LED Tube - 
> T6 LED Directly Relamp 25W 42" Fluorescent Bulb F42T6 (Without 
> Rewiring or Modification) - Ballast Required! (Daylight (5000K)) 
> https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B088FSTPX4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_J3J63CZD7TMEYDHGW8E8?psc=1
>
> $60 plus shipping a pair isn’t exactly cheap, but it feels cheap 
> compared to $2400+...
>
> -Paul
>
>> On Feb 5, 2021, at 11:15 PM, 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.
>>
>>
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