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Good Replacement for older, T-12 96 inch light bulbs ??
I have a four-bank system of 96 inch light bulbs in my kitchen dropped ceiling, with each bank having its own old-style oil-based ballast. These are 60 watt bulbs. I have read some about the newer, electronic ballasts, and I can see their advantage. I see common comments about T-8 bulbs , to replace T-12's. Most of what I read about T-8 bulbs, say that they replace the T-12, with a bi-pin base. But, the bulbs that I have now (the T-12) don't have a bi-pin base, they have a bigger, single pin base, about the size of a pencil eraser. I have several questions: 1. Is there a T-8 bulb that is rated at 60 watts?? 2. Do they make the T-8 in the 96 inch size? 3. Is there a T-8 with the type of base that I have described (not bi-pin), so that I could use my existing fixtures ?? 4. My goals are to get equally good or better lighting in my kitchen (I now use a total of 8 60 watt bulbs); have better, quieter, longer lasting ballasts; and have longer lasting bulbs. 5. Any othe words of advice about what I should use if I want to improve this lighting system ?? ---------------- Thanks for any advice !! --james--- |
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