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  1. jackhammerJIM

    American You Tube electrics

    So i watch a few companies working on you tube and have stumbled across some American sparky channels and after watching have come to the conclusion that American electrics are untidy ,overcomplicated and 50 years out of date in comparison to Uk its laughable . The receptacles and switches...
  2. T

    Converting Tube Heater Socket into Mains Socket

    We have a working tube heater in a cupboard which we do not use. We would like to put a tumble dryer in the cupboard but there is no mains socket, as the tube heater is wired directly into mains, and controlled by a fused switch on the wall. Is it okay to simply swap the tube heater...
  3. Les Macaulay

    First 4ft led tube failure.

    I am always raving about how led tubes will be much more reliable than fluorescent tubes. My first failure has shown after only 3 months. Approx 9 inches of the tube leds extinguish for a second then relight but not repeating for long. My question is ,"how common is this in the vast experience...
  4. G

    Odd fluorescent tube goings on.

    Had an interesting situation today. Playing about putting new tubes and starters in four fittings, found one pair of tubes where when new tubes and starters fitted the tubes didn't come on. When I put the old starters back in with the new tubes they came on. All tubes and starters were...
  5. P

    Help identifying this floresent tube

    Hi please could someone help identify this tube? Its come out of a under counter bar fridge (capital prem 2 cooler, 2011)
  6. johnt

    LED tube flashing on and off

    I installed an LED tube in a loft but it flashes rapidly on and off. Connected to a 13amp plug and plugged into a socket, the tube works fine. But wired into the lighting circuit via a switch, the voltage at the switch fluctuates rapidly when switched on and the tube flashes. I'd be grateful for...
  7. J

    Knob & Tube question

    New to the forum but really need some electrical advice. I’m in the process of taking down a knee wall in one of our bedrooms when I found an active knob and tube wire that runs right through it. It’s live, but I don't know if it’s the hot or neutral wire. I figured out which breaker it’s on...
  8. Moley

    Tube of silicon - how much???

    About a year ago I had to do some repairs on some analysers. They were made in Canada and a batch had been sent out with faulty SMPSUs so the Canadian company sent 5 power supplies (in case I screwed one up!) and all the tools to swap them over. In the box was two tubes of silicon sealant...
  9. D

    Replace kitchen tube lights with LED lights

    Hello, I need some advice for a small DIY project to replace about 8 kitchen tube lights under the cabinets with LED lights. Attached are some photos of the existing tube and power connections. Can you recommend a LED lighting product that would be able to use the existing power connections...
  10. B

    Installing LED tube battens in garage

    Hello, I'm currently installing these LED tube lights in my garage (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fluorescent-Replacement-daylight-ultra-light-unbreakable/dp/B00XN3CGJO) using these fixtures (Twin 4FT 1200mm Batten Fitting For LED Tubes - https://www.simplelighting.co.uk/2-120-cm-batten-fitting/)...
  11. T

    Parsons Green underground tube bomb exploded.

    Again we offer condolences and prayers to peoples families who have lost a loved one, Father, Mother, Daughter and on the list goes. I wonder how much more we should sit back and offer condolences. I suppose it will be until there is only me left.
  12. gazdkw82

    Fluorescent tube spares - fridge

    went to the shop up the road and was approached by the owner. He asked if I could help fix the lighting on his open beer fridge. Basically is 2x 58w 5ft tubes but one of them has burnt out at the end and has stopped working. Iv took the tube out but it will need a new connection at the end. Is...
  13. 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...
  14. Pete999

    Pete's Videos What a knob (and tube)

  15. gazdkw82

    Led tube fittings

    my new 16x6 garage gets delivers in a few weeks and in lookin at lighting options. Iv already got a supply installed from a previous workshop. I'm looking at an led tube fitting. Has anyone used one? What's the light output like?
    • gazdkw82
    • Thread
    • fittings garage https led led tube light tube workshop
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  16. 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...
  17. 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
  18. dedzyyy

    LED Tube Lights

    Hi all, This is a really noobie and arty farty question that I have. I want to make a hanging LED tube light sculpture for my new home, similar to this: Using fluro tubes looks like a major pain in the ---, so I have come across these Christmas lights: Link: 20/30/50cm LED Meteor Shower...
  19. Soulsurfer

    Floor sensor tube / conduit

    Although prob easy question, I am installing my first heat mat and am wishing to make sure that the floor sensor is fitted right ! I have got some small tube that I'm pretty sure the sensor goes inside and protects it when it sits in chase in floor before self levelling goes down. But do you...
  20. HappyHippyDad

    Correct way to crimp a 25mm copper tube terminal with an indent crimp?

    I am about to connect up my 12V battery to my inverter (at last!) and I need to crimp some copper tube terminals on to the end of the cable. I have purchased an indent crimper for these tube terminals but I notice it is different to my crimping tool for insulated crimps. The stem of tube...
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