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Light.--A new, 6-ft. fluorescent street light which provides a constant source of virtually glareless light despite temperature changes, has been announced by the General Electric Company's Lighting and Rectifier Department.
According to G-E engineers, development of this new street light should enable the United States to gain world leadership in the fluorescent street lighting field--a position that Europe now holds.
Designated Form 206, the new fixture employs four, 100 watt, "rapid start," G-E fluorescent lamps. These newly-developed lamps will light promptly--within one second after being turned on--with no annoying blink or flicker at any time throughout their lives.
Light from these lamps is reflected through a six-foot plastic housing. The entire fixture weighs about 100 pounds, and unlike other fluorescent street lights, houses its ballast, making it a compact unit.
The new street light is expected to be used in downtown areas and whiteway lighting, and can be operated on series or multiple circuits.
Maintenance-wise, the G-E fluorescent fixture has its plastic casing hinged to its aluminum hood, permitting rapid lamp replacement.
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