Re: [GBW] UV protection film/tube for fluorescent lighting

[Shannon Zachary <szachary@xxxxxxxxx>]

Do your light fixtures have a translucent acrylic shield or are the bare
tubes exposed? In our experience the translucent plastic covers on
florescent fixtures by themselves filter out most of the UV light. Putting
sleeves or tubes on the lights themselves is a bit of a belt and braces
approach--but it does mean an extra level of safety.

We've used the Mylar jackets (flexible tubes) on our T8 florescents for some
5-6 years now and they have held up well. Because the T8s are smaller than
the old standard T12s, be sure to specify size for T8s when you order the
jackets.

-- 
Shannon Zachary
Preservation & Conservation
University Library, University of Michigan


> From: Lesha Shaver <leshashaver@xxxxxxxxx>
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> Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:42:22 -0600
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> Hi,
> My landlord just installed T8 Fluorescent light fixtures in my shop, and I
> wonder if anyone might advise me as to how best to protect my paper, books,
> etc. from UV damage. I am trying to decide between tubes and film. Film is
> much cheaper to be sure, but I wonder if anyone has any experience applying
> it to the long fluorescent tube bulbs. Is it worth the extra cost to just go
> with the tubes? Also, if anyone has any other methods for protecting from UV
> in fluorescent bulbs. I would also love to hear if anyone has a good source
> for these things.
> 
> I appreciate any help,
> Lesha Shaver
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