On 1/9/2012 2:27 PM, John Ferrell wrote:
> On 1/5/2012 6:52 PM, Carl Denk wrote:
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>> I would think so. My first choice is the local electrical contractor's
>> supply house, but have seen similar prices at Home Depot, and think
>> Lowe's would be similar. I have been gradually changing over the entire
>> house, probably 70% there now. With increased electricity rates, we have
>> seen about 10% reduction in $$. The wiring of the T-8 tubes is a little
>> different (shown on ballast label), I find it easier to replace the
>> sockets, plus most of these are 35 ears old. The ballasts typically have
>> the same mounting. I use crimp butt connectors on the load wires, but
>> could use the twist on. :)
>>
>> On 1/5/2012 6:38 PM, John Ferrell wrote:
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>>> On 1/5/2012 5:53 PM, Carl Denk wrote:
>>>
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>>>> The ballasts are less
>>>>
>>>>         =20
>>>>> than 10 dollars, much less than sitting down and repairing costs.
>>>>>
>>>>> John
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>           =20
>>>> Plus they likely are much more energy efficient. Replacing (2) 4' T12
>>>> fluorescent tubes with T8 tubes and electronic ballast for $35 includi=
ng
>>>> new sockets would pay for itself in savings in 1.5 years.
>>>>
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>>> I would like to try that process.  Should I expect to find these parts
>>> (T8 Tubes, Electronic Ballast&    sockets) at my local Home improvement
>>> store for $35?
>>> I have Home Depot&    Lowes nearby...
>>>
>>>
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> A little more Info:
> All of my fixtures are cheap shop lights.  Replacement fixtures are
> about $28.
> There are some places that 8 foot lights would be better and a little
> less money.  I will have to study up on what I am getting in to,
> otherwise I may make some bad decisions. We do like the CFL's nearly
> every where.
>
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http://www.menards.com/main/search.html?search=3D348-1419
Menards is the mid-west version of Lowes.
These go on sale about twice a year with a $5 rebate so around $11 with tax=
..

They used to say good to zero degrees (0F) in the ad.
I started using them here in Minnesota with the T8 bulbs for cold=20
weather out in the shed.
Buy T8 bulbs in the 10 or 12 pack and have been using the same fixture=20
everywhere.
Not having to stock multiple types/size of tubes is nice.

chuckc

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