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PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2021 12:58 pm    Post subject: Camper fluorescent tube over sink Reply with quote

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!
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2021 2:25 pm    Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink Reply with quote

We replaced our Westy's flourescent tube with this 12v LED light:

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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?
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:02 pm    Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink Reply with quote

That is nice, but visually, want to keep the inside stock, light bulbs are an exception tho"!

But thanks again for the idea.
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2021 9:25 pm    Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink Reply with quote

I have an LED tube light in my '91 Vanagon Multivan that looks very much like a florescent tube.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 4:11 am    Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink Reply with quote

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.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 9:11 am    Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink Reply with quote

Great, thank you both!

I wonder if the fluorescent tube is still available tho. Mine is not burned out, just curious.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 1:45 pm    Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink Reply with quote

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!
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 4:18 pm    Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink Reply with quote

This may or may not help, but I have this in my stash:

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 5:10 pm    Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink Reply with quote

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
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 6:02 pm    Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink Reply with quote

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.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 6:49 pm    Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink Reply with quote

Ok thanks, for fun, in my spare time, will look for one.
Maybe i will call Philips & see what they have
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 8:49 pm    Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink Reply with quote

It's probably a standard T5 fluorescent lamp - F8T5CW, 12 inch, 8 watt, by Philips and others.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 9:12 pm    Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink Reply with quote

Here is the LED striplight I have in my '91 Vanagon:

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 6:13 am    Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink Reply with quote

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?
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 6:57 am    Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 7:59 am    Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:48 am    Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink Reply with quote

I have a spare fixture and bulb in my stash if you are interested.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 3:01 pm    Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink Reply with quote

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.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 05, 2021 9:45 pm    Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink Reply with quote

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.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 06, 2021 1:17 am    Post subject: Re: Camper fluorescent tube over sink Reply with quote

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.
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