fluorescent

  1. J

    Fixing ballast to fluorescent lighting

    Hi, BTW I'm not an electrician. Ive got 2 five ft luminaire lights with each holding 2 T8 tubes. The other night 2 tubes went out, I changed the tubes no joy. So I am thinking it must be the ballast. The ballast is this one 2 x 58W T8 High Frequency Ballast | CEF -...
  2. david dutton

    Will 240V fluorescent tube starter work at 110v?

    Hi, I'm a novice looking for advice. I need to replace the fluorescent tube and starter on my American pinball machine. The current tube and starter operate at 110v The tube is a F18T 8CW which seems to be available in UK so I've ordered one of those. The existing starter is a UL brand with...
  3. A

    Fluorescent fittings not working but others (halogen/tungsten) ok - confused

    I haven't done any testing yet - too dark and too knackered - but:- there has been no change to the circuitry since installation there are four separate circuits each having both fluorescent and halogen and/or tungsten. The fluorescents are switched separately from the other fittings this...
    • adpierce
    • Thread
    • confused fittings fluorescent not working other others switch working
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. P

    Methods used to start a fluorescent tube

    Hi there, I am currently reading through the different methods used to start a fluorescent tube. I have come across the glow type starter and the thermal starter circuit. In my course book the glow type starter is described as follows "Contained within the starter can are a set of normally...
  5. C

    LED Fluorescent Light Fitting - Standard Fluorescent Tube

    OSRAM - 4058075000988 - DAMP PROOF 1500 1X LAMP HOUSING IP65 | CPC UK - http://cpc.farnell.com/osram/4058075000988/damp-proof-1500-1x-lamp-housing/dp/LA0602907?CMP=KNC-CPC-ebooks Says its pre wired for LED lamp. Can anyone tell me if it will take a normal (older type) tube? Thanks
    • chriso89
    • Thread
    • fitting fluorescent housing led light proof something standard tube tubes
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  6. N

    Help with faulty fluorescent light.

    Hi guys, first post on here. I've recently fitted 4 new high frequency control gears into 4 old fittings. I've removed all the old gear out of the fitting with the exception of the lamp holders and fitted 4 new 70 watt twin electronic ballasts. Completed necessary wiring within the fitting, new...
  7. Stuart Houghton

    4 x 50 watt LED Flood Lights on 3 PIR's

    I'm planning to install 4 50 watt LED flood lights and three PIR's the idea is to link the switched output of the PIRs so if one is activated all of the lights come on. I also plan to link the switched output to a wall switch so that the customer can turn them all on manually. It is possible...
  8. T

    LED compared with fluorescent savings

    My gut feeling is that at the present level of fancy prices LED lighting is being over-hyped by comparing the savings with old style tungsten bulbs rather than with low energy fluorescent. That if one is able to do the calculations (I am not) the break-even point from a change-over is much...
  9. G

    Help needed re-wiring my garage

    hi The electrics in my garage are a complete mess. So I've taken everything out and started to renew everything . I have installed a garage consumer unit . I have managed to install the armoured cable . I am now stuck at lights . I have taken a feed from the cu to a fluorescent light and a...
    • Gary Holmes
    • Thread
    • attach fluorescent garage light needed switch terminal
    • Replies: 61
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. S

    Led tubes vs fluorescent

    Good evening guys I cant seem to find any led tubes that give out the same light output as fluorescents Anyone can point me in the right direction in particular looking for A 4ft led tube with 3k lumens+ Seems to me there's abit of a con where the manufacturers are saying 50% saving etc but...
  11. H

    Anti Corrosive Fluorescent Fittings

    Does anyone else ever have problems with anti corrosive fluorescent fittings giving way. The base seems to become brittle overtime causing the fitting to giveway even when using washers. Just back from a job where the fitting had dropped from the ceiling. Luckily it didn't fall on anyone. Any...
    • Hawk
    • Thread
    • fitting fittings fluorescent these through where
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. C

    Fluorescent lights

    Afternoon all, have had complaints about failure of fluorescent lights control gear. Done all tests on circuits and all ok, only problem I can think of is there is a mix of magnetic and h.f ballasts on both circuits that have failing fittings. Is this a possible cause of reduced fitting life...
  13. F

    Fluorescent Lamps and Starters - Elusive Answers

    Hi Can anyone answer these questions regarding fluorescent lighting? 1. Normally, the difference in wattages in lamps are to do with element resistance for incandescent and length for fluorescent. However: 2D Lamps: The 28W, 38W and 55W are all the same size. What is the difference...
  14. D

    LED inrush

    I'm going to look at a job this week at a warehouse which requires replacing all the existing 6 foot twin fluorescent fittings with LED versions. They've requested the fittings are kept as they're relatively new so will look to bypass ballast etc. Not sure on the number but it'll be a few dozen...
  15. O

    Testing fluorescent ballasts?

    So my old mans garage has various fluorescent fittings (inc a few he got secondhand from work during a renovation) asked me to come have a quick look as the RCD was tripping when they switched on but not immediately pulled various starters and tubes, ended up pulling all the starters and tubes...
  16. Mark42

    Rubbish Elco fluorescent fitting diffusers falling from the ceiling. Known issue?

    I bought a stock of Elco LFCRHF270 twin 6ft T8 'non-corrosion' IP65 fluorescent fittings some time ago, on offer from QVS. They were held in stock by us for a long time, but 20 of them were recently fitted. The plastic clips which hold the diffuser to the body appear very brittle, and...
  17. D

    Fluorescent light wiring

    Good morning all, I would like to get some advice on setting up a fluorescent light for portable use. I have bought a light fitting from a supplier but it comes with no wiring for power. I'm assuming it is that way so you can wire it up to your current house wiring etc. Anyways, i would like to...
  18. D

    For Sale T12 Fluorescent tubes

    Hi, I have a large quantity of new and unused (old stock) T12 fluorescent tubes. I have over 350 6ft as well as some 5ft and 4ft available. If anyone knows of anyone who is in need of a large amount of T12 tubes please do let me know! Thanks a lot Daniel
  19. A

    best type of fluorescent in offices

    I've been asked to go and have a look at some light fittings in an office for the company I work for. I've never even seen this building before as I work out of a depot 25miles away. Anyway the brief details I have are that the tubes have been changed and are too bright. Yep that's it. I did...
  20. M

    Fluorescent tubes flickering at ends?

    Hi Guys, I fitted a couple of these the other day: http://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-t8-high-frequency-weatherproof-batten-2-x-58w-5ft-1565mm/60410 I've used these before, and always been fine. however all the tubes seem to flicker badly at just the ends. im thinking this could be a symptom of...
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