David wrote :
> http://genet.gelighting.com/LightProducts/Dispatcher?REQUEST=COMMERCIAL
> SPECPAGE&PRODUCTCODE=25611&BreadCrumbValues=CATG,_Lamps_Linear%20Fluore
> scent_Straight%20Linear_T8&SearchFieldCode=null
>
> These are the tubes I use. 21000 hours instant start, three hour run
> time. 30,000 rapid start, three hour run time. 30% reduction.
Thanks, David. That link again : http://tinyurl.com/259zbyo
Looks like the 'best' setup is a "programmed start" ballast, which GE claims
is visually the same as "instant start" but gives the longer bulb life (even
with frequent starts) :
http://tinyurl.com/24yh9do
Something to consider if I ever do start replacing my existing fixtures and/or
ballasts.
-- Randall
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