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Default Replacing fluorescent bulb

sinister wrote:
Light went out in the bathroom. It's a 48" 25W T12 GE fluorescent
bulb.
I can get one online, but I'd rather rush it and buy one in a brick
and mortar store. Problem is that they only have 32W and 40W. Does
that matter?

TIA,

S


Maybe. Pull the outside cover and glance at the ballast inside: It will
usually state what wattage lamps it's designed for. It may be rated to
handle it, or may not. From 25 to 32W is a little "iffy" for new fixtures,
more likely to be OK for older ones, but check anyway unless you're willing
to replace it if you're wrong.
Or, you could just replace the ballast at the same timeg.

BTW: Are you sure it's 25W and not 22W? Just asking. Anyway, if you can't
find out what it's rated for, wait for the right bulb, IMO.

HTH
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