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what type of streetlight is this?

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bryantm3:
i've mostly seen them at old gas stations, but i assume they were used as streetlights at one point— since i don't have a picture here's an illustration:




i'm pretty sure they use fluorescent bulbs, and the "wings" are v-shaped, with a fluorescent bulb on both undersides of the V, meaning the fixture above would have four bulbs.

Mike:
Yep these are fluorescent lights. Some places here (mostly car repair shops though not gas stations) have fluorescent lights like these in the parking lot, but I've never seen one that works. some palces used them for street lighting like in California and Ontario I believe, but here it never really caught on since they were too bulky.

bryantm3:
so you wouldn't know the model who produced them, when they were made, etc?

Jace the Gull:
Yes they have used fluorescent lights in public roads as streetlights, there were many different ones actually...such as the G.E. 206S Fluorescent Street Lights, and those Westinghouse Whiteways which were used in New York City

There were places like Chicago had fluorescent lights which was installed in 1958 which can be seen here    

A lot of those fluros are gone.....but there's some that remains and in service..... I have seen a good number still in service and working, but often they are out.....

For identifying fluoros, an actual picture will be the best, and often those fluorescent fixtures often have brand name on the end of the fixtures (front side) which may give a lead....

rjluna2:
Hi bryantm3, welcome to the Gallery of Lights :)

The one you have seen such at the gas station, I have seen them mostly at the gas station.  Here is one I have it posted at Gas Station Fluorescent Fixture, but it is now long gone. :(

These are 8 footer VHO bulbs and mostly they are fitted with PowerGroove bulbs.  Does that answer your question?

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