I have six new-in-box, 4', three-lamp, T12 fixtures sitting in my garage. My garage already has T12 troffer style fixtures installed by the previous owner, and some surface mount T12 fixtures over the work bench. My shop area would benefit from additional fixtures, and two or three of the existing fixtures have non-working ballasts or lamps.
So, considering the T12 phase out, what would you do with these new fixtures: 1) Install what I have, stock up on T12 lamps, and carry on for 20,000 hrs, 2) sell the fixtures or ballasts if I can and transition to T8, or 3) do something else?
All opinions are welcome.