If you can fit an LED fixture in there, I don't' see any reason not to.
On Mon, Aug 30, 2021 at 12:46 PM Matt <mbarre@juno.com> wrote:
>
> OK, so it is kitchen lighting but it is where I make my sandwiches that I eat
> in the SHOP!
>
> I have a 2 x2 surface mount fixture with 2 T12 bent tube fluorescents. Works
> fine but occasionally you have to flip the switch multiple times to get it
> on. I thought probably a bad switch but it is on a dual switch and it is
> intermittent on both�. Two bad switches or maybe a ballast going bad?
>
> I was semi surprised to find that the bulbs are still available for $10 each.
> An electronic ballast isnâ??t much more so I can completely replace the guts
> for $30. Before I do, should I upgrade to T8, T5 or even LED? I could
> easily fit an 18 inch round or square led panel into the existing fixture.
>
> Any thoughts?
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