epicelite Frequent Poster Jul 9, 2009 #1 Say I take a burned out CFL bulb, and open it up so I can use the bottom plastic part. What would I need to do to make it work with some LED's? I don't need it super bright, I am gonna put it in my desk lap.
Say I take a burned out CFL bulb, and open it up so I can use the bottom plastic part. What would I need to do to make it work with some LED's? I don't need it super bright, I am gonna put it in my desk lap.
J jleemero Frequent Poster Jul 9, 2009 #2 Well, depends, is it just a generic Fluorescent light with the funny base that goes in any light socket? Or is the lamp MADE for Fluorescent bulbs? If it's made for Fluorescents, you're in for some work. Now, if it's your generic bulb that'll go in any standard socket, then it ain't too hard. http://www.tehhouse.us/electrical/cfledlamp1/index.php
Well, depends, is it just a generic Fluorescent light with the funny base that goes in any light socket? Or is the lamp MADE for Fluorescent bulbs? If it's made for Fluorescents, you're in for some work. Now, if it's your generic bulb that'll go in any standard socket, then it ain't too hard. http://www.tehhouse.us/electrical/cfledlamp1/index.php
epicelite Frequent Poster Jul 9, 2009 #3 Oh thanks! Now if I had a standard power cord and attach this to the end will it work? Or do multiple outlet extension cords need some kind of circuit? http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/sto ... =100148182 See I want to take my standard desk lap with it's large base, and add 2 sockets to it to make it heaver and more useful! EDIT: What would I add to this to make a working bulb with good light? http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.13741
Oh thanks! Now if I had a standard power cord and attach this to the end will it work? Or do multiple outlet extension cords need some kind of circuit? http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/sto ... =100148182 See I want to take my standard desk lap with it's large base, and add 2 sockets to it to make it heaver and more useful! EDIT: What would I add to this to make a working bulb with good light? http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.13741