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. 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. This set includes two white 12" lamps, both of which will operate from the enclosed inverter. Lamps are encased in a 0.45" plexiglass tube with 0.59" cubic ends that protect the lamp. Opaque white stripes run the length of the lamp. Single lamps with inverters are 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.
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A customer from LA,CA
Power Usage
Since the spec doesn't say, these draw 0.6A @ 12V with two 12" white tubes. They appear to reach full brightness as low as 10V.
A customer from Monrovia, Liberia (West Africa)
Good security light for Africa
I've installed a couple sets of these outside our house as security lights -- we have 12v batteries, but not 24hr electricity. They put out a surprising amount of light for their size. I cut off the connectors and soldered the lamps and power wires direct, then sealed the inverter with silicone to weather-proof them (we live right on the coast, so the salt spray is VERY insidious). Excellent item.
A customer from WAIPAHU, HI US
Practical, easy to adapt to different applications
With my old aging eyes the stock little light bulb in my car trunk just wasn't bright enough for me. So I rewired it to accept the CCFTs, now the trunk is very well lit. I can think of a lot more applications for this versatile little kit.
A customer from Santa Cruz, CA
Very nice for lighting applications
I combined this with CAT# PS-1012 for a decent lighting setup to use in a dark area of my kitchen. Works great. I would suggest taking the blue box apart and drilling some more ventilation holes, then reassembling the unit befor mounting somewhere out of sight.
A customer from Australia
You can use these to fix Failed LCDs
You can use these to fix Failed LCDs
Take a look at this link:
http://www.hackaday.com/entry/1234000523065961/
Good Luck
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