Joe Pack
01-24-2004, 9:30 PM
I am planning to switch out my old magnetic T-12 ballasts for newer electronic T-8 ballasts and bulbs. My problem is that I don't know how to interpret the color rendering index numbers (CRI) and the temperature (3000-5000K).
These fixtures are in kitchen, bathroom and utility areas. I definitely do not want the "cool" yellow/green lighting that the 99cent bulbs provide. Instead, I want to move toward the warmer or more natural light end of the spectrum. I currently use "warm white" bulbs that bring out the warmer colors in our cherry cabinetry and furniture.
I can buy bulbs in a 700 series, 800 series and 900 series (900 is too expensive - approaching $15/bulb, but the 700 and 800 series are about $2.60 each in case quantities). The 700 and 800 series are available in 3000k, 4000k and 5000k.
Can any of our lighting experts..........(Big groan here) shed a little light on this for me?
In short, what do you recommend for use in our kitchen, bathrooms (1 with no natural light) and utility room?
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These fixtures are in kitchen, bathroom and utility areas. I definitely do not want the "cool" yellow/green lighting that the 99cent bulbs provide. Instead, I want to move toward the warmer or more natural light end of the spectrum. I currently use "warm white" bulbs that bring out the warmer colors in our cherry cabinetry and furniture.
I can buy bulbs in a 700 series, 800 series and 900 series (900 is too expensive - approaching $15/bulb, but the 700 and 800 series are about $2.60 each in case quantities). The 700 and 800 series are available in 3000k, 4000k and 5000k.
Can any of our lighting experts..........(Big groan here) shed a little light on this for me?
In short, what do you recommend for use in our kitchen, bathrooms (1 with no natural light) and utility room?
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