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Can slimline sockets fit into T8 tandem fixture socket tracks? « on: July 05, 2022, 12:38:41 AM » Author: Burrito
I've had thought for a while now regarding if regular slimline sockets can fit into the socket tracks of a T8 fluorescent tandem fixture. I'll fetch pics tomorrow. The spaces of the T8 socket is a bit narrower then the slimline sockets are, Do i need to do cutting? Thanks!
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Re: Can slimline sockets fit into T8 tandem fixture socket tracks? « Reply #1 on: July 05, 2022, 04:16:16 AM » Author: joseph_125
I did a bi-pin to slimline conversion a a few weeks ago. The socket cutouts for slimline are deeper but are also slightly wider compared to the ones for bi-pin lamps. A steady hand and some tin snips should get you close to the cut out you need, a file can be used to clean up any burrs and the corners.

On some commercial grade striplights, you can flip the socket brackets around for slimline so no cutting needed.
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Re: Can slimline sockets fit into T8 tandem fixture socket tracks? « Reply #2 on: July 05, 2022, 08:47:30 AM » Author: Burrito
Good to know, Thanks!
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Re: Can slimline sockets fit into T8 tandem fixture socket tracks? « Reply #3 on: July 05, 2022, 02:39:02 PM » Author: Burrito
Here are the sockets.
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Re: Can slimline sockets fit into T8 tandem fixture socket tracks? « Reply #4 on: July 05, 2022, 02:55:06 PM » Author: joseph_125
Here's the completed fixture I converted.

Also if you have a small coping saw for metal, that will probably get you a cleaner cut than snips. In production the holes would be punched out with a die but they're usually custom made for that specific fixture model. 
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Re: Can slimline sockets fit into T8 tandem fixture socket tracks? « Reply #5 on: July 05, 2022, 02:56:44 PM » Author: Burrito
Interesting, I got none of those materials, but i'll figure a way around it
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