Aug 16, 2018 at 10:25 PM Author: Fluorescent05
@ace100w120v, is that what -EX means?

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Aug 16, 2018 at 10:29 PM Author: Lumex120
I really want an F24T12 or F18T12 (does that even exist?) fixture.

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Aug 16, 2018 at 10:31 PM Author: Fluorescent05
I know F18T12/HO exists because don93s converted a desklamp to run the F18T12/HO lamps. I don't know if it exists in slimline though.

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Aug 16, 2018 at 10:53 PM Author: fluorescent lover 40
These are now rare. I have one in SP41. @Fluorescent05: Do you have Fa8 lampholders for these lamps?

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Aug 17, 2018 at 07:13 AM Author: Fluorescent05
@fluorescent lover 40, I do have the holders for these lamps and the proper magnetic ballast.

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Apr 26, 2019 at 12:19 AM Author: Lightingguy1994
I don't understand how that lamp could have blackened faster when slimline lamps have shunted electrodes anyway and never get preheated. I assumed that as long as the filament is attached to at least one support it should work since its shunted

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Apr 26, 2019 at 07:10 AM Author: Fluorescent05
Quote from Lightingguy1994 on Apr 25, 2019 at 11:19 PM I don't understand how that lamp could have blackened faster when slimline lamps have shunted electrodes anyway and never get preheated. I assumed that as long as the filament is attached to at least one support it should work since its shunted This one's filament was completely busted off of both supports in shipping. It was just rolling around inside the tube.

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Apr 26, 2019 at 09:59 AM Author: Lightingguy1994
Thatll do it then, does the lamp even light fully?

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Apr 26, 2019 at 10:14 AM Author: Fluorescent05
Quote from Lightingguy1994 on Apr 26, 2019 at 08:59 AM Thatll do it then, does the lamp even light fully? Yes, it will, but it will have an EOL-like performance.

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Apr 26, 2019 at 05:21 PM Author: Lightingguy1994
Ah I see, these lamps are still available in my area. My go to supplier still has them in stock. Even the 36in and even a 42 inch 35 watt one.

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Mar 01, 2020 at 06:59 PM Author: Fluorescent05
I still have both of these, even the EOL one. Maybe I should get another one or invest in some F48T12 slimlines.

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Mar 01, 2020 at 07:00 PM Author: fluorescent lover 40
Do both.

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Mar 02, 2020 at 05:52 AM Author: Fluorescent05
Quote from fluorescent lover 40 on Mar 01, 2020 at 07:00 PM Do both. They are so expensive and my parents don't like my lights as it is. I'll probably do the first, but maybe, later on, the second.

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