[Boatanchors] CFLs

LEE BAHR pulsarxp at embarqmail.com
Thu Dec 30 21:25:23 EST 2010


If you do this (T-12 to T-8)  you may or maybe not need to change the end 
caps.  (The ones with the outboard jumper wires can be used.  If they have 
internal jumper wires, they cannot be used).  The T-8 are also instant start 
which is great.

Lee, w0vt


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Kraemer" <elespe at lisco.com>
To: "Bob W5UQ" <W5UQ at att.NET>; <Troglodite at aol.com>
Cc: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 8:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] CFLs


> Bob
> Consider changing the T12 to T8 high efficiency tubes
> The fixture is the same but you will need to replace the ballast.
> The T8 last MUCH longer, use less energy, have a brighter shadow free 
> light,
> AND, no interferance I can detect in my shop.Plus, energy company will pay
> you to make the change! Here anyway.
> Paul
> 



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