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What fixtures to buy today

andyinnyc
14 years ago

I'm sure this has been discussed, but my searches haven't gotten me the answer for which I'm searching (so thanks for indulging me).

I have 6 of the original $7 or so Home Depot lights on my rack in the basement. These have the 'good' ballasts that were suggested years ago when I bought them.

The fixtures have (I believe) 40 watt T-12s.

I need two new fixtures and the ones I own are unavailable for purchase. I have added an additional shelf to the growing platform (woo hoo, more plants).

Two questions:

1. What fixture should I buy (best 4' x two fixtures bang for the buck)?

2. I believe my current fixtures take a variety of bulbs - should I replace the T12s with something else or new T12s (they are getting long in the tooth and are probably putting out a lot less light than they did when new)?

Thanks

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