Introduction: Fused CFL As Replacement for Electronic Choke (Ballast) for TubeLight
How to use unused CFL (or damaged) in place of ballast in tubelight
Step 1: About the Project
Hi,
Today i m going to tell about a very interesting project. This project helps in saving environment because it is a type of recycling damage CFL.
You also Save Money
Step 2: Ingredients
You require the following things
- Damaged CFL (Tube Fused but Circuit OK)
- Normal Tubelight Set
- Soldering Iron
- Wires
Step 3: Dismantle CFL
First safely open CFL and remove circuit board from it (Use Ecofriendly Way to dispose)
Now cut the attached wires
- From Supply (2 Wires)
- From tubes (4 Wires 2+2)
Step 4: Attach in Place of Ballast of Tubelight Set
Now attach this circuit according to figure
1. Attach 2 wires from Supply (220V)
2. Attach 4 Wires to Tube Light End (Use Tube light Hoder) 2+2 Each side
*No need of Starter or anything
Step 5: Final Setup
Now put the circuit in an insulated manner to the tube light set and fit it on the wall like normal tube light set;
Enjoy !!!
6 Comments
5 years ago
This would work with 22w circular fluorescent
7 years ago on Introduction
i already make that project. But use 18W/20w florusent bulbonly becase the circuit power cappacity is 14W/ 20W. Brightness is good
8 years ago on Introduction
What about using 110V instead of 220V? I have about 12 110V tube lights that are either out or don't work in cold weather. Would love to replace the ballasts with CFL circuit boards.
8 years ago on Introduction
An electronic choke for tubes are usually of much better quality than ccfl ballasts, my $10 (36W/1.2m) tube+choke+casing lasts for 5 years already(one electrolytic cap changed on 3rd year), and $5 ccfls(20W/E14) after a couple of years have dried insulation on toroidal transformer which comes off as a powder and dead capacitors.
8 years ago on Introduction
The wattage rating of the CFL should be equal to or higher than that of the tube otherwise it will probably overheat & die quickly.
8 years ago
Good idea!!! Best way to RECYCLE CFLs