[Spridgets] NO LBC - Fluorescent Lights

[Deikis, John G]

I discovered the same thing about 2 months ago. Ended up buying a new
T-8 "Lo-temp" fixture to replace one with a bad ballast-the Chinese
light was less cash  than the repair!

I don't want to replace all my shop lights.

Anyone know a cheap fix?

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Date: Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:23:21 -0500

From: Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>

Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - Fluorescent Lights

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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