Obsolete FTC

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Obsolete FTC

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Do you still find FTC in your local hardware store? Because I REALLY wanted to build a T12 rocket for my next project.

Here in PH, you cant find fluorescent tubes anymore in streets. Usually they're CFLs and LEDs now. I have a big feeling that the new LED T8s and 12s are made out of FTC, not glass. Any luck finding one?
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Yep all of the home improvement stores in my area have them.
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Hmm... you're that lucky. But are the LED tubes made out of FTC or still the plain 'ol glass?
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Alien Space Agency wrote:Hmm... you're that lucky. But are the LED tubes made out of FTC or still the plain 'ol glass?
The 4' one I bought is has plastic led tubes.
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Awesome. What brand?Usually in PH there's Philips,Omni,Orbik and Firefly.
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Looks like Polaris would be 3.8 feet long ;)
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