can i use a 40w bulb in this ballest??

[rockie]

i wanna get new bulbs they say 40w the bulbs i have now are 32w. can i use 40 w bulbs in this fixture there both 48"? Lithonia Lighting - 4' Shop Light - 1245 - Home Depot Canada

 

[kj5kb]

A 32 watt T8 lamp (1") actually makes more light than a 40W T12 lamp (1.25"). The t8 daylight Phillips bulbs would work great in there.

Can you use a 40W (probably T12) aquarium tube in it ???...most likely. I'd open it up and check the label on the ballast to be sure. That shows a weight of 5 lbs, so it may be a magnetic ballast, which tend to be more finicky than electronic ballasts.

 

[Marcotte]

:iagree: Go with the T8's

 

[Mgamer20o0]

t8 more efficient i would stick with them. Phillips daylight bulbs rock.

 

[Plecosterone]

t8 more efficient i would stick with them. Phillips daylight bulbs rock.

:iagree:T8's work great and efficient.

 

[rockie]

awsome thanks guys i actually have the phillips daylight bulbs in now. i thought the 40w bulbs were better. guess not thank for the replys

 

[Mgamer20o0]

t8 use less watts but put out more light for the most part.