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Sylvania h278 u bulb
Need a socket.

Other numbers are 4b40 cwx 6

Any advice?

2 u bulbs in a ceiling lamp. Balast is new
Need to replace 1 of 4.
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On Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 5:44:13 PM UTC-4, Thomas wrote:
Sylvania h278 u bulb
Need a socket.

Other numbers are 4b40 cwx 6

Any advice?

2 u bulbs in a ceiling lamp. Balast is new
Need to replace 1 of 4.


Did you look on Ebay?

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On 9/26/2018 5:44 PM, Thomas wrote:
ylvania h278


They are your typical fluorescent two pin connection. All hardware
stores sell them.
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Spent some good time on ebay, amazon and hd. One of the ebay electronic sellers is looking. Is 'socket' my best search term?
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On 9/27/2018 4:42 AM, Thomas wrote:
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Fluorescent lampholder


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On Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 4:42:46 AM UTC-4, Thomas wrote:
Spent some good time on ebay, amazon and hd. One of the ebay electronic sellers is looking. Is 'socket' my best search term?


sometimes they are called "tombstones"

really..

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