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Vintage F15T8 Fluorescent Tubes These are the two fluorescent bulbs that came in my vintage fluorescent desk lamp. The unit itself is from the 50s or early 60s. The GE-Mazda bulb in the back appears to be a bit older; it may even be original to the unit. It's simply labeled as a "white" bulb. The GE soft white bulb in the front appears to be a newer bulb (maybe an 80s/90s replacement?). Both bulbs still work great! Also, if anyone wants to see these lamps in action, I've got a video of the whole fixture up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu9BwRWtlVg&list=UU13zLktGX78fKAi9pBaob8A&index=2 Keywords: Lamps

Vintage F15T8 Fluorescent Tubes

These are the two fluorescent bulbs that came in my vintage fluorescent desk lamp. The unit itself is from the 50s or early 60s. The GE-Mazda bulb in the back appears to be a bit older; it may even be original to the unit. It's simply labeled as a "white" bulb. The GE soft white bulb in the front appears to be a newer bulb (maybe an 80s/90s replacement?). Both bulbs still work great!

Also, if anyone wants to see these lamps in action, I've got a video of the whole fixture up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu9BwRWtlVg&list=UU13zLktGX78fKAi9pBaob8A&index=2

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Filename:FluorescentDeskLamp008[1].jpg
Album name:Rick M. / Rick M.
Keywords:Lamps
Company and Date Manufactured:General Electric-Mazda (1960s), General Electric (1980s or 90s)
Wattage:15W each
Lamp Type:F15T8 fluorescent tubes
Filesize:53 KiB
Date added:Jan 05, 2013
Dimensions:1024 x 768 pixels
Displayed:117 times
Color Space:sRGB
Contrast:0
DateTime Original:2012:12:26 15:21:08
Exposure Bias:0 EV
Exposure Mode:0
Exposure Program:Program
Exposure Time:1/508 sec
FNumber:f/4.9
Flash:No Flash
Focal length:7.4 mm
ISO:80
Light Source:Unknown: 0
Make:Nikon
Max Aperture:f/3.1
Model:COOLPIX S220
URL:http://www.galleryoflights.org/mb/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=14488
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streetlight98   [Jan 05, 2013 at 06:15 PM]
Sweet! Cool I'd personally keep the mazda lamp in safe keeping like on display or something instead of in regular use though. Since it still works, it's worth more.
Rick M.   [Jan 05, 2013 at 07:54 PM]
Yeah, I was wondering about whether I should actually use the Mazda bulb or not. I'll probably replace both lamps in this unit with something newer before any long-term use. That way these two vintage bulbs will be preserved! Very Happy
Silverliner14B   [Jan 05, 2013 at 09:08 PM]
the ge soft white is from '69 so still not that new, but the ge mazda is a classic all the way from '43! by the way the 'white' lamp is 3500K, in between the warm white and cool white.
Rick M.   [Jan 05, 2013 at 09:29 PM]
Wow, these are some old lamps! Very Happy Both are significantly older than I thought! Thanks for clearing up what the "white" color temperature is. Smile
joe_347V   [Jan 06, 2013 at 03:11 AM]
Nice lamps! I would also replace them with a modern pair if you're going to use them a lot.
A_lights   [Jan 06, 2013 at 05:26 AM]
That's a great find!! Smile
Rick M.   [Jan 06, 2013 at 06:03 AM]
Thanks guys! I'll definitely replace the two lamps before any extended use. Smile
Silverliner14B   [Jan 06, 2013 at 09:23 AM]
be careful with the mazda, it contains zinc beryllium silicate phosphors, they are toxic and was banned in june '49.
Rick M.   [Jan 06, 2013 at 08:28 PM]
I'll definitely be careful with it then!
rapidstart_12   [Nov 16, 2023 at 11:00 PM]
Beutiful lamps!

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