[AT] Talking about shops/sheds

[Larry Goss]

T-12's are the flourescent bulbs that have been around since Day One -- 1 1/2 inches in diameter (around 36 mm).  They stopped making them in July 2010.  The newer T-8 bulb (1-inch or 25 mm in diameter) uses a lot less electricity (32 watts compared to 40) and actually puts out more light.  I think the bulb is "plug-compatible" but the ballast is designed differently.

Larry

----- Original Message -----
From: Ralph Goff <alfg at sasktel.net>
Date: Saturday, March 5, 2011 17:30
Subject: Re: [AT] Talking about shops/sheds
To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>

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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "john hall" <jtchall at nc.rr.com>
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> Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2011 3:25 PM
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> > That is a big problem in the summertime. We added some lights 
> in the door
> > area that are on a separate circuit so we can light it up in 
> the winter. 
> > On
> > each wall we mounted some more lights to try to brighten 
> things up.
> 
> Now I have to ask, what are t12 bulbs?
> Also, I have probably mentioned this before. but will repeat, 
> those 
> fibreglass ridge cap panels are a great addition to any shed as 
> they let in 
> a surprising amount of light. Mine, built in 02 has them and I 
> wouldn't go 
> without them.
> 
> Ralph in Sask. 
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