More T8 electronic "restorations" « on: August 08, 2014, 11:40:02 PM » Author: Larry
More fixture "restorations" with electronic ballasts. 14 more will soon suffer the same fate according to the seller. Seller said they were 3 foot. These may be the rare 36 inch T8 30 watt bulb fixtures. I wonder where the original ballast, bulbs and bulb holders went to? For the low price of only $1250 each without bulbs, plus $59.35 shipping. ("restored" of course) Its your fixtures of course and if you want to do this that is up to you, but what I don't understand is why anyone would think doing this increases the value of them. Oh well. Here it is. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-INDUSTRIAL-LIGHTS-ART-DECO-1930S-FLORESCENT-RESTORED-/281407677411?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41853463e3 Westinghouse fluorescent bulb tester. http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-WESTINGHOUSE-STORE-LIGHT-BULB-TESTER-WORKS-/221526459777?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3394018581 Old mercury vapor bulb. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Industrial-Westinghouse-SAH-250B-250W-42V-Mercury-Vapor-Light-Bulb-/221526030316?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3393faf7ec A different type of fixture. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=121415076291 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Art-Deco-Wall-Sconces-Saks-Fifth-Avenue-Detroit-Circa-1940-flourescent-/390913235764?pt=Architectural_Garden&hash=item5b043e9b34 Whiteway service station lighting. Local pick up only. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-Gas-Station-Light-6-foot-fluorescent-2-fixtures-8-bulbs-/321496689730?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4adab22c42 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Oscar-Phillips-Co-GLO-RITE-Gas-Station-Pylon-6-Bulb-Florescent-Light-/131273751457?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e90867ba1 Really odd fluorescent fixture. http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-MID-1960s-MODERN-FLUORESCENT-FLOOR-LAMP-BY-SONNEMAN-/201157776331?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ed5f013cb
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	Re: T8 electronic "restorations" « Reply #2 on: August 09, 2014, 12:01:36 AM » Author: funkybulb
Bluh they totally ruin it for every one. Now that fixture is worth less  than what it worrh It like buying a modet T with a chevy 350 block
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	Re: More T8 electronic "restorations" « Reply #3 on: August 09, 2014, 02:28:33 AM » Author: nicksfans
As I've said in a similar thread, I don't mind T8s but they don't belong in fixtures like these.
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	Re: More T8 electronic "restorations" « Reply #4 on: August 09, 2014, 03:42:23 AM » Author: nicksfans
If this fixture took F30T8 lamps like I think it did, the seller could have bought brand new preheat ballasts for it. However, if I was restoring these, I'd keep the original ballasts as long as they worked and the wiring wasn't brittle.
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	Re: More T8 electronic "restorations" « Reply #5 on: August 09, 2014, 12:26:16 PM » Author: themaritimegirl
Definitely F30T8. They were one of the original four lamp sizes when fluorescent lamps went into mass production, and the F30T12 wouldn't have existed yet when this fixture was made.
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	Re: More T8 electronic "restorations" « Reply #6 on: August 09, 2014, 12:50:13 PM » Author: Larry
Quote from: TheMaritimeMan on August 09, 2014, 12:26:16 PM Definitely F30T8. They were one of the original four lamp sizes when fluorescent lamps went into mass production, and the F30T12 wouldn't have existed yet when this fixture was made. My 1941 GE fluorescent lighting catalog lists the 30 watt 36 inch T8 bulbs. Rare fixtures indeed.
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	Re: More T8 electronic "restorations" « Reply #7 on: August 11, 2014, 10:44:15 AM » Author: DieselNut
I sent the seller a message asking if they had any that had not been "restored" and said collectors prefer these things to be original, with their reliable magnetic preheat ballasts.
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	Re: More T8 electronic "restorations" « Reply #8 on: August 11, 2014, 11:11:11 AM » Author: Larry
Quote from: DieselNut on August 11, 2014, 10:44:15 AM I sent the seller a message asking if they had any that had not been "restored" and said collectors prefer these things to be original, with their reliable magnetic preheat ballasts. May be they still have to old bulbs also.
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	Re: More T8 electronic "restorations" « Reply #9 on: August 11, 2014, 11:47:49 AM » Author: DieselNut
Response from the seller: Hello, yes I have 14 more available. They are all in very good original condition and all were working when removed. I would consider any offers. Thanks, Leslie - 3269leslie I sent the seller another message asking if they had the tubes, starters and ballast from the one they had restored and if the others had tubes still in them.
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	Re: More T8 electronic "restorations" « Reply #10 on: August 11, 2014, 01:04:51 PM » Author: themaritimegirl
Oh, I didn't clue in these fixtures themselves had been retrofitted with modern parts. In my opinion that makes them nowhere near the $1250 price tag. I wonder if the ballast in them is still F30T8 or for the newer F25T8?
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	Re: More T8 electronic "restorations" « Reply #11 on: August 11, 2014, 01:08:09 PM » Author: Larry
Quote from: DieselNut on August 11, 2014, 11:47:49 AM Response from the seller: Hello, yes I have 14 more available. They are all in very good original condition and all were working when removed. I would consider any offers. Thanks, Leslie - 3269leslie I sent the seller another message asking if they had the tubes, starters and ballast from the one they had restored and if the others had tubes still in them. Yes these same fixtures have been listed before on ebay in their original condition by this same seller back in April, but at a very un realistic price. May be he paid too much for these fixtures and is now trying to get his money back. These won't be cheap.
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	Re: More T8 electronic "restorations" « Reply #12 on: August 11, 2014, 02:14:01 PM » Author: DieselNut
Got another reply from the seller: Hello, all 14 remaining have the ballasts, heaters and are completely as removed from the building. They are dusty but all original and actually in great condition for there age. The ballasts that i removed from the light we restored were starting to leak so they were discarded but i do have the heater sockets. If you are only interested in one I would consider an offer. You can reach me at 413-566-8070 Thanks, Leslie & Rich - 3269leslie
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