As some may be aware my Daylight Magnifying Lamp - WAS Not working and getting parts was and has been a right pain.....
Wanted to stay org and as this one was bought for > $320 it was not a toss away.
Problem: Getting old and a non working Magnifying Lamp has meant I have a backlog of some smaller jobs in the electronics area and a phone or two to finish.
Spent some time TS and changes a number of components with no real outcome other than a suss transformer and that not a standard spare and then took the right approach..
BUNNINGS :thumb: 8)
Went and got a 28W fluro tube type lamp for $5.65 and got it home and broke it up :thumb:
Note: The glass is very fine and teh fumes are not good for teh brain.. But had to take a sniff for good measure >😃
The driving cct is as good as 100% compatible in design but a tad different in size.
Long story short; 20min after getting home my LAMP is working... Best $5 and trip to bunnings ever, regardless of the lack of eye candy..
Moral: More than one way to skin a cat; if you look out side the cube and take advantage of the consumable society.
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