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Bulbman256

#20
28/11/2024 17:25:52
Yesterday I Unboxed a package of stuff which came from a fellow collector, inside were 2 rapid start 1 lamp F40T12 ballasts. After testing them they both have weak caps, with one being slightly weak and the other pretty badly under powered. The plan for them is to take them apart and take measurements on how they are constructed, and possibly swap in a new set of caps. Those 1980s era advance ballasts are known for having dry film caps that go bad quite often. I also lit up the second pair of F40T12 green lamps I got from Lumex when we met up at my college about a month ago. 8)
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Ria

#19
28/11/2024 16:38:29
I know the feeling, need to sort out some of our duplicates as well.

Anyway, the place is a bit quiet lately, no gallery posts or comments for over a week, get posting, Eric ;D

Take care,

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BT25

#18
28/11/2024 05:11:05
Selling off my duplicates on eBay...have way to much and I'm not getting any younger.  :(
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AgentHalogen_87

#17
27/11/2024 18:43:29
Thank you :D
The warmup of a SOX lamp - An unmistakable quirk, of an extraordinary light source!

Sammi

#16
27/11/2024 18:34:46
Well done that man.! 8) :bulbman:
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AgentHalogen_87

#15
27/11/2024 16:33:13
Update, I have both of them safe with me now! ;D
The warmup of a SOX lamp - An unmistakable quirk, of an extraordinary light source!

Sammi

#14
22/10/2024 00:13:08
Keep up the good work of preserving these lanterns.! :love:
Hugs and STUFF, Sammi in Aberdeen xXx 8)
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There are two types of light: The glow that illuminates, and the glare that obscures.
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AgentHalogen_87

#13
21/10/2024 18:22:29
Today I secured the go ahead to rescue a pair of abandoned Revo Horizon lanterns on an industrial estate. They're battered and bruised, but I don't care. I think they're beautiful lanterns! ;D (image is for reference, not the actual lantern)
The warmup of a SOX lamp - An unmistakable quirk, of an extraordinary light source!

Sammi

#12
27/08/2024 12:35:05
We took delivery of the packs of bubble tubes I had ordered.! 8)
We have been looking for them for years, so they must be like buses, you wait ages for one, then three come along at once... :lol:
Hugs and STUFF, Sammi in Aberdeen xXx 8)
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There are two types of light: The glow that illuminates, and the glare that obscures.
James Grover Thurber (8th of December 1894 – 2nd of November 1961)

Sammi

#11
18/08/2024 18:54:26
It certainly does.! :love: :a_fluor:
Hugs and STUFF, Sammi in Aberdeen xXx 8)
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There are two types of light: The glow that illuminates, and the glare that obscures.
James Grover Thurber (8th of December 1894 – 2nd of November 1961)

347vPowerlite

#10
18/08/2024 18:52:43
Replaced a couple of ballasts in a 4 lamp F40T12 fixture for a friend last week. Had to go electronic since magnetic ballasts are only available NOS now but it beats converting it to a certain solid state light source.

AgentHalogen_87

#9
11/08/2024 23:00:57
Today I've replaced the Simplex Aries lantern in my garden and fitted a Thorn Beta 5 as a replacement.
The warmup of a SOX lamp - An unmistakable quirk, of an extraordinary light source!

Sammi

#8
31/07/2024 18:41:05
Had a look through all of the crates in the 'beer' cupboard to try and find a particular fixture without any luck.
Hugs and STUFF, Sammi in Aberdeen xXx 8)
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There are two types of light: The glow that illuminates, and the glare that obscures.
James Grover Thurber (8th of December 1894 – 2nd of November 1961)

Sammi

#7
25/07/2024 19:41:33
I've now put the 2D lampses in the cupboard where we have the other lampses that go into daily service. :)
Hugs and STUFF, Sammi in Aberdeen xXx 8)
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There are two types of light: The glow that illuminates, and the glare that obscures.
James Grover Thurber (8th of December 1894 – 2nd of November 1961)

Sammi

#6
23/07/2024 22:56:52
Another round of lamp box Tetris to find the box of 2D lamps and ballasts. :P
Hugs and STUFF, Sammi in Aberdeen xXx 8)
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There are two types of light: The glow that illuminates, and the glare that obscures.
James Grover Thurber (8th of December 1894 – 2nd of November 1961)
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