Re: Day-Lite fluorescent fixture -- does it have any value or should I toss it? « Reply #4 on: January 21, 2014, 10:29:20 PM » Author: nicksfans
Hang on to it or send it to a good home. Am I correct in thinking it's a 4-footer? If that's the case, and you decide to use it, do NOT use the "energy saver" 34-watt lamps. Only use 40-watt. The 34-watters can kill preheat ballasts. They'll work for a brief test, but don't use the fixture for extended periods of time with those lamps. This is assuming your fixture still has preheat ballasts, which it looks to have judging by the presence of starters. Newer rapid start and electronic ballasts are generally compatible with 34-watt lamps. If you want to keep it, I suggest testing it, and if it works, you could use it for lighting in your shop.
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	Re: Day-Lite fluorescent fixture -- does it have any value or should I toss it? « Reply #5 on: January 21, 2014, 10:37:13 PM » Author: funkybulb
For sure it worth keeping, does ir work? If not it can be repaired with ease with New old stock ballast.
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	Re: Day-Lite fluorescent fixture -- does it have any value or should I toss it? « Reply #6 on: January 22, 2014, 05:39:49 PM » Author: Silverliner
I wouldn't mind giving it a good home, or another member here could do it also. It is from around the 1940s, so it is definitely a keeper.
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	Re: Day-Lite fluorescent fixture -- does it have any value or should I toss it? « Reply #9 on: February 03, 2014, 03:28:32 PM » Author: DieselNut
I sent you an e-mail
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	Re: Day-Lite fluorescent fixture -- does it have any value or should I toss it? « Reply #10 on: February 03, 2014, 04:47:43 PM » Author: DetroitTwoStroke
It looks like it is in decent shape for its age. Also, I work in Morristown, NJ and would be interested in this fixture.
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	Re: Day-Lite fluorescent fixture -- does it have any value or should I toss it? « Reply #11 on: April 05, 2014, 07:34:39 PM » Author: DetroitTwoStroke
This fixture is now in my possession. Thank you Kara! I will clean it up and post photos of the ballasts and internals.
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	Re: Day-Lite fluorescent fixture -- does it have any value or should I toss it? « Reply #12 on: April 05, 2014, 08:44:02 PM » Author: Larry
Quote from: DetroitTwoStroke on April 05, 2014, 07:34:39 PM This fixture is now in my possession. Thank you Kara! I will clean it up and post photos of the ballasts and internals. It is a nice one, I am glad the owner decided to save it for you. I hope you can save the labels.
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	Re: Day-Lite fluorescent fixture -- does it have any value or should I toss it? « Reply #13 on: April 09, 2014, 03:20:56 PM » Author: DieselNut
Glad you got it!  I was willing to pay for shipping/handling but they were afraid/unwilling to pack it.
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	Re: Day-Lite fluorescent fixture -- does it have any value or should I toss it? « Reply #14 on: April 09, 2014, 05:57:56 PM » Author: themaritimegirl
Good show Luke, can't wait to see it! I say it was pretty nice of who I assume is not a lighting enthusiast to come on here and offer up a vintage fixture to be saved, rather than just junk it as many would.
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