Cfl Straight 4 Pin Fixture

[Fisher]

I was sifting through my tickle trunk and found 5 of these bulbs, ~22" long not counting the pins, 40W, 4100K.

I see this style bulb in some LFS, but have yet to find someone who can tell me why I can't find fixtures for them on the shelf.

Is this light bulb like the Betamax (c. 1980)?

Edited March 20, 2012 by Fisher

[jvision]

They're basically a T5 bulb bent in half. Before T5s became popular, CFLs were the 'cheap bright' light for the hobby. You don't see their fixtures on store shelves much any more, but still fairly often for sale on the SW forums.

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[Eugene]

you could probably buy sockets and ballasts for them at EECOL or Gescan.

[Fisher]

Thanks folks. Maybe I'll hunt around for a used fixture. DIY has crossed my mind. I'll see what EECOL has kicking around anyways.

[Jayba]

Thanks folks. Maybe I'll hunt around for a used fixture. DIY has crossed my mind. I'll see what EECOL has kicking around anyways.

I have 2 4 foot fixtures if you are interested.

[Fisher]

[i have 2 4 foot fixtures if you are interested.

My 25g is 24" wide. I was looking for a 24" fixture to use these but it looks like I'm a decade too late.

I appreciate the offer. I really do. But I'll pass.

I hear that these bulbs will show up un the classifieds

Edited January 1, 2012 by Fisher