These miniature fluorescent lamp kits (CCFL, cold-cathode fluorescent lamps) were designed to customize computers. Equipped with Molex-style connectors that daisy-chain into a computer's power supply, they operate on 12 Vdc and provide a variety of colors and effects. Cut off the connector, and tap into any 12 Vdc power source. They make excellent special effects light sources for car, home, hobby or display use. They create very little heat and operate on low current.
Lamps are encased in a 0.45" plexiglass tube with opaque stripes and a 0.59" cube ends that protect the lamp and provide the lamps color. Includes a 12Vdc power inverter and connectors to operate two lamps from the same inverter. Lamps are also available in 4" and 12" lengths in a variety of colors (see CAT#s FL-40RD, FL-40GN, FL-40BL, FL-120RD, FL-120GN, FL-120PR, FL-120WH).
To power these lamps from a 12V automotive power plug use Cigarette Lighter Cable, CAT# CLP-24.
Customer Comments
A customer from Phoenix, AZ
CCFT
These lights work great for RVs. I have installed them in my 5th Wheel and now have great accent lighting. Low draw, great for areas without shore power.
A customer from usa
12" CCFT AND INVERTER, WHITE
how many amps does this draw and also how many watts does it use
A customer from Warren (Detroit), MI, USA
Great light
The description is correct, but I'd like to add a few things:
1) the plastic tube houses a very thin 3 m/m lamp. It just sits in the tube. The ends are glued on. They are designed for stationary use; if you plan on using them in an automotive, industrial, or high vibration application you may wish to provide means of damping.
2) The inverter has sockets to power TWO lamps! In addition to buying the 2-lamp kits they have, you can also mix and match colors.
3) The picture doesn't show it well, but it is designed to plug directly into a computer - PC or fairly recent Mac (it says that). It also has a slide switch riveted into a PC slot cover.
4) This unit runs on 12 volts, not 5 volts like most CCFL inverters.
5) The uses possible for this kit are limited only by your imagination. Have fun!