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The Craftmans Shop => New from Old => Topic started by: stirling lad on April 02, 2015, 09:07:05 PM

Title: saved from the dump,,
Post by: stirling lad on April 02, 2015, 09:07:05 PM
Not really a 'new from old' but I spotted this being offered on my local freecycle site,,so I just had to save it from ending up in the landfill site...
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g440/burky123/from%2020th%20nov%2014/new%20file..%20037_zps5rrxa1sj.jpg)

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g440/burky123/from%2020th%20nov%2014/new%20file..%20038_zpsn4f3xlsk.jpg)
It appears small from this angle but its really quite large with a very heavy base and transformer..
A real stroke of luck as I've fancied one of these for years but could'nt bring myself to spend over £60 on a decent one , as i've learned my lesson about buying the cheapest ones,, the only problem i have now is the bulb looks like its on its way out, and I've no idea how you go about replacing it,, I'll just have to take the tube to a lighting shop i suppose...
over the years I've acquired some handy bits and pieces for freecycle, like those plastic storage trays,shelving ect... you just never know whats gonna turn up..

..mike..
Title: Re: saved from the dump,,
Post by: Sid_Vicious on April 02, 2015, 09:20:29 PM
Those are nice for detail work.
Title: Re: saved from the dump,,
Post by: sparky961 on April 02, 2015, 09:43:56 PM
It could be a good candidate for an LED conversion.  In the end it may use less heat and power, produce more light, and perhaps even cost you less.
Title: Re: saved from the dump,,
Post by: awemawson on April 03, 2015, 02:06:55 AM
Those circular bulbs just plug in - 4 pins at the plastic join. Also usually a clip opposite the joiner.. TLC Electrics carry them.
Title: Re: saved from the dump,,
Post by: Pete W. on April 03, 2015, 04:53:56 AM
 Hi there, Mike,

Here's the relevant TLC page  https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Lighting_Menu_Index/Lighting_Fluorescent_Index/Fluorescent_Tubes_1/index.html (https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Lighting_Menu_Index/Lighting_Fluorescent_Index/Fluorescent_Tubes_1/index.html).

I expect you'll also find a 'store locator' on the TLC web-site. 
Title: Re: saved from the dump,,
Post by: stirling lad on April 03, 2015, 07:19:34 AM
 Great! thanks guys  for all the info..
an LED conversion,, mmmm thats a good idea,,, I think.......

  cheers
...Mike...  :thumbup:
Title: Re: saved from the dump,,
Post by: buffalow bill on April 04, 2015, 06:11:02 AM
Rock Electronics in Cardross stock circular flourescent tubes, at a very good price!
No connection only a satisfied customer.