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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Patrick on January 11, 2023, 10:11:10 PM
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Ultraviolet light from sunlight can cause certain plastics to yellow or fade their colors, and I've seen claims that fluorescent lights can do the same to a lesser degree. I have some vintage computer equipment directly underneath a 4' lamp, and I'd hate to degrade the plastic. Is this a major concern, and can it be mitigated with the use of a polycarbonate tube protector? Is a special (and pricier) "UV Blocking (https://www.1000bulbs.com/fil/categories/uv-blocking-fluorescent-tube-guards-clear)" guard worth the extra, or will a standard one do just fine? I know even the regular ones at least block UVA from blacklights.