GE 8' 85W 840
Modern phosphor, ancient lamp spec? I couldn't believe my eyes on Friday when I asked at the wholesaler about the old 8' stock he couldn't shift. He dragged out a box of 85W Col 840s! They must have been last-gasp production for the likes of M&S. I had them for a song, say no more, like.

GE 8' 85W 840

Modern phosphor, ancient lamp spec? I couldn't believe my eyes on Friday when I asked at the wholesaler about the old 8' stock he couldn't shift. He dragged out a box of 85W Col 840s! They must have been last-gasp production for the likes of M&S. I had them for a song, say no more, like.

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Manufacturer:GE
Wattage:85W
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Date added:19 Mar, 2017
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Danny   [19 Mar, 2017 at 07:29 PM]
Oh.... my..... GOD!!!!!!!!! I have two of tubes same as these i found in a shop in 125w fittings sadly ones EOL!!! Think my heart just stopped for a second when i opened this picture up
Kev   [19 Mar, 2017 at 07:33 PM]
Good score!!!! I used to fit these in pound stretcher in 8' 85W Atlantics!
BC5-80   [19 Mar, 2017 at 07:40 PM]
I'd love to lay hands on an 8' 85W Atlantic. Not seen one in decades, before I knew what they were and how rare and desirable they'd become.
Danny   [19 Mar, 2017 at 07:44 PM]
Me too. I wish i could of saved the ones from school in 2009 or atleast one ever ready one
Simon_R   [19 Mar, 2017 at 07:47 PM]
Yep...Me too! love to get my hands on one!
thorncollector   [19 Mar, 2017 at 08:06 PM]
i have a 8ft 125w atlantic but sadly its in need of restoration, ill take some photos it has quickstart gear. its very rusty i plan to refurb in summer
Funkybulb   [14 Sep, 2018 at 12:53 PM]
Dang This is interesting to see in 85 watts esp in tri phosphor. Shocked
FrontSideBus   [14 Sep, 2018 at 01:15 PM]
What’s the deal on 85w 8ft? Something I’ve never really fully understood tbh.

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