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Due to their yellow, monochromatic light, these lamps are rarely more than an option for lighting exterior areas. Although they are very efficient light sources, their light is unpleasant for just about any application. Their BY22d base is not as popular as others but large amount of lamps, fixtures and gears can still be found, used, on Great Britain, as this was a very large market. Fixtures can be easily adapted for low pressure sodium lamps, especially if they are made for linear flourescent lamps, as their gear can also operate them well, if rated at nearly the same wattage. | Due to their yellow, monochromatic light, these lamps are rarely more than an option for lighting exterior areas. Although they are very efficient light sources, their light is unpleasant for just about any application. Their BY22d base is not as popular as others but large amount of lamps, fixtures and gears can still be found, used, on Great Britain, as this was a very large market. Fixtures can be easily adapted for low pressure sodium lamps, especially if they are made for linear flourescent lamps, as their gear can also operate them well, if rated at nearly the same wattage. | ||
Fixtures that work quite well and were reasonably plentiful for sodium vapour lamps are outdoor lighting ones for compact fluorescent lamps, especially the | Fixtures that work quite well and were reasonably plentiful for sodium vapour lamps are outdoor lighting ones for compact fluorescent lamps, especially the Philips PL-L line or compatible products from other manufacturers, as their shape is similar. These fixtures can be easily recognized due to their rectangular shape and prismatic, clear diffuser. The lamp base is obviously incompatible and the power rating of the ballast or lamp gear may not be entirely suited but retrofitting is entirely possible. | ||
== Understanding manufacturer data == | == Understanding manufacturer data == | ||