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broadgage · 13th Jan 2019, 9:55 pm

Energy saving regulations prohibited the manufacture or import of many lower efficiency fluorescent tubes some years ago.
The main types affected were
All common T12 lamps
All common halophospor lamps.

I am not aware of any plans to restrict T8 tri-phosphor lamps, but availability is declining for want of demand.

Manufacture or import of most types of copper iron control gear was also prohibited.

I am not aware of any plans to restrict electronic control gear or fluorescent fittings containing same.
I suspect however that manufacture of many fluorescent fittings will soon cease as sales plummet.

On strictly economic grounds, LEDs are the future.
If anyone wishes to keep existing fluorescent installations in working order, I suggest getting a good stock of lamps, and other spares.

Fluorescent lighting is about to go the way of valve radios, much appreciated and enjoyed by a minority, but no longer in general use.

13th Jan 2019, 9:55 pm	#33
broadgage Nonode Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Somerset, UK. Posts: 2,129	Re: The demise of the fluorescent tube Energy saving regulations prohibited the manufacture or import of many lower efficiency fluorescent tubes some years ago. The main types affected were All common T12 lamps All common halophospor lamps. I am not aware of any plans to restrict T8 tri-phosphor lamps, but availability is declining for want of demand. Manufacture or import of most types of copper iron control gear was also prohibited. I am not aware of any plans to restrict electronic control gear or fluorescent fittings containing same. I suspect however that manufacture of many fluorescent fittings will soon cease as sales plummet. On strictly economic grounds, LEDs are the future. If anyone wishes to keep existing fluorescent installations in working order, I suggest getting a good stock of lamps, and other spares. Fluorescent lighting is about to go the way of valve radios, much appreciated and enjoyed by a minority, but no longer in general use.