Cold Cathode Dont Work...

[CluelessScot]

Hi all,

I got my cold cathode lighting all set up and it was working fine

It was on about 5~10mins and now its dead

The box which connects the lights and the power has buggered up i think... anyone know where i could get a replacement?

Ill be taking it into college on monday and see if my Tutor could fix it (haha doing mechatronic engineering, 30% electronic, 30% electrical, 30% mechanical and 10% in bed)

Thanks

Kev

 

[The-Wolf]

I'm guessing the tansformer has overloaded and blow.
I'll also guess that it is rated at 300 or 500ma this is way to
low to run cathodes.
I run 2x 12" and 2x 4" cold cathodes of a 1500ma transformer,
this is what you need.

 

[littleimp]

If your at ollege waht are you doing posting at 2.45 in the morning???huh??huh???

On another note if you try it now it might work, those little transfromers go into overheat & switch off sometimes. But as recommended the ones supplied in those kits ain't man enough for the job!!

Do you have an old scalextric lying around?? These are a good source of 12v transformers!!

 

[CluelessScot]

If your at ollege waht are you doing posting at 2.45 in the morning???huh??huh???

On another note if you try it now it might work, those little transfromers go into overheat & switch off sometimes. But as recommended the ones supplied in those kits ain't man enough for the job!!

Do you have an old scalextric lying around?? These are a good source of 12v transformers!!

I have fridays off and yeah i have a set kicking about the loft somewhere... mite be tempted to set up the scalextric and play with it instead tho

Kev

 

[simonbrown403]

Have a look at the ends of the tubes if the element in side is redish at on side (usually the opoisite end from where the wires are) the tubes have blown.

 

[CluelessScot]

Have a look at the ends of the tubes if the element in side is redish at on side (usually the opoisite end from where the wires are) the tubes have blown.

they are fine must be the box, anyone know where i could get a replacement?

 

[simonbrown403]

Have a look at the ends of the tubes if the element in side is redish at on side (usually the opoisite end from where the wires are) the tubes have blown.

they are fine must be the box, anyone know where i could get a replacement?

You might get one here send him an email and he will probably help you.

 

[CluelessScot]

wow, nice stuff there! i will give him a buzz and see what he could do for me, mite end up having to buy a new lighting set up

Kev