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30 Watt, 8 inch "Cool White" Circular Lamp Source

Hi,

I have circular lamps in my shop that uses 30W 8 inch circular fluorescent "Cool White". One lamp failed and I couldn't find a source (Home Depot, Lowes, 3 electrical products distributors, including the company that made these fixtures) to get a replacement. Lowes carries 30W 8 inch, but only in "Warm White" (UGH). I installed a 22W because I wasn't sure a 32W would be ok for the ballast. I called Philips and another lamp mfg. They don't have

30W 8 inch "Cool White" or "Daylight"!!!

Thanks in advance, Brad

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Brad
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Try this site, they seem to have quite a selection. I wouldn't be too concerned with the wattage (30W old vs 22W new) I think they are just making them 'energy-saving' now.

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Michael Ware

Brad & Michael-

Doesn't the ballast determine the Wattage? If so, the 22 Watt lamps may be bright enough, but not last as long as the 30 Watt lamps.

I don't recall ever seeing a 30 Watt 8 inch circular lamp. What company made the fixture? Perhaps they have a retro-fit kit that would adapt the fixture to use the more commonly available lamps?

Fred

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Fred McKenzie

Perhaps. but I have seen preheat type ballasts labeled 15W-18W-20W, so I don't think it is that critical.

If it were me I would replace the whole fixture. If he absolutely loves the circular tube lamps, he could replace the ballast with a rapid start electronic ballast. That would promote longer bulb life, and probably provide more light output.

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Michael Ware

Those run all the lamps at around 15W, it's not critical, but you do want to stay within a reasonable percentage of the nominal wattage printed on the lamp. Many inexpensive "40W" fluorescent ballasts actually run the lamp at closer to 25W which is why they're so dim compared to a good ballast.

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James Sweet

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