FT40 U-shaped bulbs Thoughts / Experiences

[Bricen18]

Found a guy selling 36 2x2 ceiling fixtures that take FT40 Bulbs. my only reservation is the bulb type

-any experience on these
-Are they readily available at hardware and box stores

Also the ballast - Triad class p type 1 outdoor ballast

- Is this the fuzzy radio type??

 

[Mustang51js]

They are available,it's just a normal 4 foot fluorescent light with the bulbs bent. T12 bulbs, not sure if it would interfere with radio since I only had it happen once and they were t8s

 

[Bricen18]

Thanks mustang. I talked to a buddy and he had them at his work. He didn't have any issues or problems with them. I will probably get the lights this weekend


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[frankush]

Price replacement lamps before you pop for the fixtures.

 

[Bricen18]

Online they weren't that bad. I'll have to check the stores. Thanks good idea


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[LS6 Tommy]

FT40s aren't "U" bulbs. They're "Biax" 4 pin CFLs and are readily available. FB40s are the "U" bulbs. If FB40s are what you're looking at, pass. The bulbs have been phased out.

Tommy

 

[Bricen18]

Thanks tommy.

The seller called them FT40 U bulbs ill have to figure it out.

Thanks

 

[Bricen18]

My local hardware store had the FB and not the FT. I am going to end up getting 12 of these lights. I will have to order or call around to some electrical suppliers


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