Date: Tue, 18 Mar 97 16:37 EST From: dave evans <T442119@RUTADMIN.RUTGERS.EDU> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg974$foo@default> Subject: Re: Re: More on Home Depot
HI Tom,
> >> Does anyone in the US know a chain store where I
> >> can get an Electronic ballast suitable for a 4 tube 48" fixture?
>
> > If you visit a Wal-mart you will find brand new light fixtures for under
> > $10.00 each and you will be able to get two new fixtures for the same amount
> > as fixing your old one:) They have 5 foot cords which I find especially
> > handy because I don't have to buy extention cords. If you don't have a
> > Wal-mart, you could also try Hechinger's. Hope this helps.
>
> Ahh, more on the saga of the new fluorescents. Tom, are those fixtures you are
> talking about the old (now called heavy duty) fixtures that use 40W tubes?
They are made by Lights of America and can take three different
wattages. The old 40w, and the two new (lighter) bulbs will also work.
This company just put out a 3-way circular fixture too, to replace
3-way incandesencent bulbs.
Dave Evans
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