Another thought -- is the T6 because of the fixture's tombstones, or
a physical limitation? Could you change to T8 tombstones (and
ballast, it the current ballast won't work)?
On Fri, Feb 5, 2021 at 11:15 PM <eric@megageek.com> wrote:
>
> Ok, this is a literal 'shop talk' problem, as this bulb is in a showcase in
> my shop (antique and collectables shop) 8>) I hope there are no problems
> posting it here. But I know there is better knowledge here than me.
>
> So, this showcase has a florescent light bulb F42T6. (42" and T6 diameter.)
> Which is a weird size length and very narrow, so I can't get a bigger
> diameter bulb.
>
> Now, this bulb seems to only be available by price gougers, (Chosen Supply
> has them for a mere $2,443.92.)
>
> Since this is in a active store and I can't easily remove the display case to
> modify it to fit something else, is there any other alternative for me?
>
> What I was thinking is they may be a LED replacement bulb that will fit or
> something? Anyone know of such a replacement? Or a quick and easy drop in
> replacement mount?
>
> Also, I may be closing the store in the next 6 months, so I don't want to
> dump tons of cash into this.
>
> BTW, if any of you are in NJ and check it out and see something you like in
> there, call me (number is on the wall) and it's yours for free! (I need to
> move inventory!)
>
> Thanks.
>
>
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