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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Message: 11
Date: Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:23:21 -0500
From: Michael Rowe <mdrowe@optonline.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - Fluorescent Lights
To: Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
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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
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