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mr matt Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2005 Posts: 815 Location: southeast Pa
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Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2021 12:58 pm Post subject: Camper fluorescent tube over sink |
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Hi,
A few things about this light,
Where is a source for replacement ( did not see one listed at BD), and does anyone know of the wattage?
I am considering to change it over to LED.. but on the other hand like the soft fluorescent lighting. Would be good to compare so any known source for an LED switch-out?
Thanks! _________________ 1955 3-fold semaphore Oval beetle
1971 Convertible beetle
1977 Westfalia, FI, Berlin interior |
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MorkC68 Samba Member
Joined: December 23, 2015 Posts: 610 Location: Nottingham, England
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Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2021 2:25 pm Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink |
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We replaced our Westy's flourescent tube with this 12v LED light:
Bought from here:
https://www.vehiclewiringproducts.co.uk/c-55-light...amp-10-30v
Maybe there is a US based supplier (or the one here in the UK ships) or eBay? _________________ Major; 1977 Westfalia Campmobile
- Subaru EJ20
- Koni Classic adjustable dampers & Empi Heavy Duty Anti Roll Bar
- 180W Solar System
My blog: https://twolatebays.wordpress.com/ |
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mr matt Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2005 Posts: 815 Location: southeast Pa
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Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:02 pm Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink |
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That is nice, but visually, want to keep the inside stock, light bulbs are an exception tho"!
But thanks again for the idea. _________________ 1955 3-fold semaphore Oval beetle
1971 Convertible beetle
1977 Westfalia, FI, Berlin interior |
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Wildthings Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50257
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Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2021 9:25 pm Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink |
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I have an LED tube light in my '91 Vanagon Multivan that looks very much like a florescent tube. |
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ivwshane Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2011 Posts: 1920 Location: Sacramento ca
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Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 4:11 am Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink |
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The light is easy enough to modify to remove the fluorescent bulb and to replace it with an led strip instead and still use the switch. _________________ 77 westy 2.0 FI
69 ghia coup 1600dp
70 single cab |
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mr matt Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2005 Posts: 815 Location: southeast Pa
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Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 9:11 am Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink |
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Great, thank you both!
I wonder if the fluorescent tube is still available tho. Mine is not burned out, just curious. _________________ 1955 3-fold semaphore Oval beetle
1971 Convertible beetle
1977 Westfalia, FI, Berlin interior |
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MorkC68 Samba Member
Joined: December 23, 2015 Posts: 610 Location: Nottingham, England
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Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 1:45 pm Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink |
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mr matt wrote: |
That is nice, but visually, want to keep the inside stock, light bulbs are an exception tho"!
But thanks again for the idea. |
No problem buddy! _________________ Major; 1977 Westfalia Campmobile
- Subaru EJ20
- Koni Classic adjustable dampers & Empi Heavy Duty Anti Roll Bar
- 180W Solar System
My blog: https://twolatebays.wordpress.com/ |
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EZ Gruv King of Plaid
Joined: December 10, 2002 Posts: 8544 Location: Las Vegas
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Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 4:18 pm Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink |
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This may or may not help, but I have this in my stash:
_________________ Eric
1977 Deluxe Westfalia - 2.0L FI Type IV, Completely Original
Photographer for HotVWs, VolksWorld, AirMighty, VW Camper & Commercial, Hayburner, and more.
My Photography Page. |
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mr matt Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2005 Posts: 815 Location: southeast Pa
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Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 5:10 pm Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink |
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Wow, amazing you have that! is quite old.
What does it say on the tube end?
How long is it.... 12 inches?
Looked up the numbers, not expecting to find anything on the web, which I did not.
but there are 12volt tubes out there... did not research extensively...
https://www.amazon.com/Camco-54880-F8T5-Fluorescen...amp;sr=8-4 _________________ 1955 3-fold semaphore Oval beetle
1971 Convertible beetle
1977 Westfalia, FI, Berlin interior |
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EZ Gruv King of Plaid
Joined: December 10, 2002 Posts: 8544 Location: Las Vegas
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Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 6:02 pm Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink |
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mr matt wrote: |
Wow, amazing you have that! is quite old.
What does it say on the tube end?
How long is it.... 12 inches?
Looked up the numbers, not expecting to find anything on the web, which I did not.
but there are 12volt tubes out there... did not research extensively...
https://www.amazon.com/Camco-54880-F8T5-Fluorescen...amp;sr=8-4 |
It's 11 7/8 inches tip-to-tip
The marking on the bulb itself just say 'Phillips' and 'Made in Holland' and 'TL', then something I can't really make out. _________________ Eric
1977 Deluxe Westfalia - 2.0L FI Type IV, Completely Original
Photographer for HotVWs, VolksWorld, AirMighty, VW Camper & Commercial, Hayburner, and more.
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mr matt Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2005 Posts: 815 Location: southeast Pa
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Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 6:49 pm Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink |
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Ok thanks, for fun, in my spare time, will look for one.
Maybe i will call Philips & see what they have _________________ 1955 3-fold semaphore Oval beetle
1971 Convertible beetle
1977 Westfalia, FI, Berlin interior |
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telford dorr Samba Member
Joined: March 11, 2009 Posts: 3547 Location: San Diego (Encinitas)
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Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 8:49 pm Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink |
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It's probably a standard T5 fluorescent lamp - F8T5CW, 12 inch, 8 watt, by Philips and others. _________________ '71 panel, now with FI
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When you're dead, you don't know you're dead. The pain is only felt by others.
Same thing happens when you're stupid. - Philippe Geluck
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Wildthings Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50257
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Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 9:12 pm Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink |
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Here is the LED striplight I have in my '91 Vanagon:
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mr matt Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2005 Posts: 815 Location: southeast Pa
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Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 6:13 am Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink |
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Telford, thanks for the further details, I've seen some like that but not running off of 12 volts. Mostly likely will be in a RV website store.
Led strip looks good! did you have to remove the ballast from your light? _________________ 1955 3-fold semaphore Oval beetle
1971 Convertible beetle
1977 Westfalia, FI, Berlin interior |
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Wildthings Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50257
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Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 6:57 am Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink |
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mr matt wrote: |
Telford, thanks for the further details, I've seen some like that but not running off of 12 volts. Mostly likely will be in a RV website store.
Led strip looks good! did you have to remove the ballast from your light? |
None run off of 12v, the ballast in the fluorescent fixture boost the voltage up to the several hundred volts the bulb requires. With an LED the voltage has to be dropped either in the bulb or in the fixture to the low voltage the LED diodes need.
The LED strip light I show above totally replaces the original fluorescent fixture and bulb. |
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Zed999 Samba Member
Joined: March 04, 2018 Posts: 1241 Location: UK
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Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 7:59 am Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink |
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mr matt wrote: |
Telford, thanks for the further details, I've seen some like that but not running off of 12 volts. Mostly likely will be in a RV website store.
Led strip looks good! did you have to remove the ballast from your light? |
Common misunderstanding. No such thing as a 12V florescent tube. |
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jtauxe Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2004 Posts: 5778 Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
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Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:48 am Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink |
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I have a spare fixture and bulb in my stash if you are interested. _________________ John
"Travelling in a fried-out Kombi, on a hippie trail, head full of zombie..." - Colin Hay and Ron Strykert
http://vw.tauxe.net
1969 Transporter, 1971 Westfalia, 1976, 1977, 1976, 1977, 1971, 1973, 1977 Westfalias,
1979 Champagne Sunroof, 1974 Westfalia Automatic, 1979 Transporter, 1972 Sportsmobile, 1973 Transporter Wild Westerner, 1974 Westfalia parts bus, 1975 Mexican single cab *FOR SALE*, 1978 Irish 4-door double cab RHD
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mr matt Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2005 Posts: 815 Location: southeast Pa
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Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 3:01 pm Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink |
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Zed,
When doing my research, I read on the site I listed above, the following..
Question:Are these 12 volt ? Thank You
Answer: Hi yes they are 12 volt.
By Carl's RV Parts & Service SELLER on April 27, 2015
Answer: Yes....we use in our motorhome.
Question:Are these 12. Volt or 110
Answer:Hi they are 12 volt. Thank you
By Carl's RV Parts & Service SELLER
John, thanks but mine are both working. Just wondered what non-led replacement is out there if any...
But reading more questions/answers, another person states he is using them in 110 socket, so guess you are correct.. never knew that. I thought the ballast and matching bulb is specific for 12V or 110 current. _________________ 1955 3-fold semaphore Oval beetle
1971 Convertible beetle
1977 Westfalia, FI, Berlin interior |
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vwmaniaman Samba Member
Joined: June 07, 2005 Posts: 562 Location: Grand Rivers,KY
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Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2021 9:45 pm Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink |
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Just in case you didn't know or remember, you can test a fluorescent tube by holding it in your hand near a CB radio antenna when you key the mic. If it lights then at least you know it still has gas in it and you can use a meter to test to be sure that the filament is not open. _________________ Working on a VW is like fun with a friend!
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NASkeet Samba Member
Joined: April 29, 2006 Posts: 2947 Location: South Benfleet, Essex, UK
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Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2021 1:17 am Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink |
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The fluorescent tube in the Westfalia-factory-fitted fluorescent light above the sliding-door aperture, of my British specification, 1973 model-year, VW "1600" Type 2 Westfalia Continental motor-caravan, is rated at 8 watt. There is an identical duplicate that I retro-fitted on the opposite side. _________________ Regards.
Nigel A. Skeet
Independent tutor (semi-retired) of mathematics, physics, technology & engineering for secondary, tertiary, further & higher education.
Much modified, RHD 1973 VW "1600" Type 2 Westfalia Continental campervan, with the World's only decent, cross-over-arm, SWF pantograph rear-window wiper
Onetime member, plus former Technical Editor & Editor of Transporter Talk magazine
Volkswagen Type 2 Owners' Club (Great Britain)
http://www.vwt2oc.net
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