8ft Fluorescent tubes - Discontinued?

[claret73]

Had a customer ask me to replace 2x 8ft Fluorescent fittings in his Garage. Picked them up from the Wholesalers, but received a call from the customer stating that the 8ft Lamps are discontinued (or phasing out). If this is right, (I've found some mention on Google) can the 8ft lamps be replaced with an alternative Lamp?

 

[beaver74]

i dont know for sure but i think there is only one firm making them so they will soon be like rocking horse pooh

 

[telectrix]

about time too.

 

[UNG]

Heard this a while ago and that the 6ft tubes are about to go as well

 

[telectrix]

is it to do with " providing for people with limited reach". as with light switches down to my belly button

 

[paulrayner]

is it to do with " providing for people with limited reach". as with light switches down to my belly button

are you an 8 footer thenwheres it all going to end, soon socket outlets will be too high for dwarfs

 

[Robo]

I went to eddys today and got hold of some 125w 8 ft lmps

 

[Jurassic Sparks]

problem with 8 footers is they break if you only hold one end
great for star wars impression
I never want to see another thanks

 

[Jimmy Boy]

Not heard 6's are going 8's deffo, but these will keep you out of trouble..

Max Lumens Lighting Ltd.

 

[UNG]

Not heard 6's are going 8's deffo, but these will keep you out of trouble..

Max Lumens Lighting Ltd.

Find it interesting on their order form they sell fluorescent tube extenders and lamps and flourescent starters are they compatible?

I was told the 6ft was being phased out because of the energy efficiency drive to make us greener