how to get free electronics out this dead "Compact fluorescent lamp" there is so many electronics in there
there is transistors , resistors , audio transformer , capacitors , diodes ... etc.
the target of this cool project is recycling dead "Compact fluorescent lamp" to get a free electronics to use it in other projects
to make some thing cool out of "Compact fluorescent lamp" .
A compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), also called compact fluorescent light, energy-saving light, and compact fluorescent tube, is a fluorescent lamp designed to replace an incandescent lamp; some types fit into light fixtures formerly used for incandescent lamps. The lamps use a tube which is curved or folded to fit into the space of an incandescent bulb, and a compact electronic ballast in the base of the lamp.
Compared to general-service incandescent lamps giving the same amount of visible light, CFLs use one-fifth to one-third the electric power, and last eight to fifteen times longer. A CFL has a higher purchase price than an incandescent lamp, but can save over five times its purchase price in electricity costs over the lamp's lifetime.
Like all fluorescent lamps, CFLs contain mercury, which complicates their disposal. In many countries, governments have established recycling schemes for CFLs and glass generally.
CFLs radiate a spectral power distribution that is different from that of incandescent lamps. Improved phosphor formulations have improved the perceived colour of the light emitted by CFLs, such that some sources rate the best "soft white" CFLs as subjectively similar in colour to standard incandescent lamps.
there is transistors , resistors , audio transformer , capacitors , diodes ... etc.
the target of this cool project is recycling dead "Compact fluorescent lamp" to get a free electronics to use it in other projects
to make some thing cool out of "Compact fluorescent lamp" .
A compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), also called compact fluorescent light, energy-saving light, and compact fluorescent tube, is a fluorescent lamp designed to replace an incandescent lamp; some types fit into light fixtures formerly used for incandescent lamps. The lamps use a tube which is curved or folded to fit into the space of an incandescent bulb, and a compact electronic ballast in the base of the lamp.
Compared to general-service incandescent lamps giving the same amount of visible light, CFLs use one-fifth to one-third the electric power, and last eight to fifteen times longer. A CFL has a higher purchase price than an incandescent lamp, but can save over five times its purchase price in electricity costs over the lamp's lifetime.
Like all fluorescent lamps, CFLs contain mercury, which complicates their disposal. In many countries, governments have established recycling schemes for CFLs and glass generally.
CFLs radiate a spectral power distribution that is different from that of incandescent lamps. Improved phosphor formulations have improved the perceived colour of the light emitted by CFLs, such that some sources rate the best "soft white" CFLs as subjectively similar in colour to standard incandescent lamps.
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If you glass breaks, don't breath in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTaciXYh_34
Could you rip it appart more quickly, possibly, but it's not inappropriate to take time and reinforce your skills. Keep up the good work, thanks for sharing.
The main question is "What are you going to do with the stuff now you've GOT it?" Keep us posted.
From the EPA's website:
"Before Cleanup
Have people and pets leave the room.
Air out the room for 5-10 minutes by opening a window or door to the outdoor environment.
Shut off the central forced air heating/air-conditioning system, if you have one.
Collect materials needed to clean up broken bulb:
stiff paper or cardboard;
sticky tape;
damp paper towels or disposable wet wipes (for hard surfaces); and
a glass jar with a metal lid or a sealable plastic bag.
During Cleanup
DO NOT VACUUM. Vacuuming is not recommended unless broken glass remains after all other cleanup steps have been taken. Vacuuming could spread mercury-containing powder or mercury vapor.
Be thorough in collecting broken glass and visible powder.
Place cleanup materials in a sealable container.
After Cleanup
Promptly place all bulb debris and cleanup materials, including vacuum cleaner bags, outdoors in a trash container or protected area until materials can be disposed of. Avoid leaving any bulb fragments or cleanup materials indoors.
Next, check with your local government about disposal requirements in your area, because some localities require fluorescent bulbs (broken or unbroken) be taken to a local recycling center. If there is no such requirement in your area, you can dispose of the materials with your household trash.
If practical, continue to air out the room where the bulb was broken and leave the heating/air conditioning system shut off for several hours."
As you can see, they're DANGEROUS!
Remember, parts salvage is not board rework! There are no bonus points awarded for saving the PCB. Getting it done, and removing parts in such a manner that they are still functional are the goals.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHL0a80_oJc
You can rig up a molten solder pool on a barbeque with a dished piece of scrap sheet metal. I saw a video of a fellow in China doing similar. Or if you're not into the open flame effect there are articles on this site about how you can make your own solder pot.
The trick is to melt the solder on all leads at once, then parts pop right off. A soldering iron is great to put parts in, because you can attach one lead at a time, but that is no good for taking parts out!