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Miniature 4W Battery Powered Fluorescent Fittings

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Filename:DSCF0638.JPG
Album name:SuperSix / My Files
Power Consumption:4W
Working Voltage:6V (4x AA Batteries)
Overall Length:6"
Circuit Type:Low Voltage Transistorised
Comments:Two mini 4W fittings, something which I'm sure we all used to own as kids! I used to have one, just like the cylindrical type on the left but with red sides. I seem to remember it got used for quite a few 'experiments' and eventually ended up in bits. The drivers in these and the construction seems considerably better than the types you find now. The lamps appear close to full brightness, start almost instantly and run warm.
Date / Code:1990s
Filesize:763 KiB
Date added:Feb 27, 2014
Dimensions:1600 x 881 pixels
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Tom   [Feb 27, 2014 at 07:38 PM]
Nice bits of nostalgia! Ah the memories!
SuperSix   [Feb 27, 2014 at 07:57 PM]
Yes, I was a little disappointed though that there's no 6v input, mine used to have one which saved a lot of batteries and kept the tube running nicely.

I better make sure I keep these away from the bed! Surprised
Andy   [Feb 27, 2014 at 08:54 PM]
I think I have one just the same as your red fitting, will have to have a rummage round and find it. I had an Atlas tube in it for a while before realising that it was not as kind to tubes as a proper ballast.
Rob_TDCi   [Feb 27, 2014 at 10:34 PM]
Think I have the red one aswell or very similar. It was sold with a black light tube as a light for viewing security marker pen.
Paul   [Feb 28, 2014 at 01:31 AM]
LOL @ Eliot! It was one just like the black torch which got me in to trouble for it's potential to set fire to my bed!

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