Need help with replacement of fluorescent tubes for lightbox

photoworks68 · Mar 12, 2019

Does anyone know where to find fluorescent tubes for jessops lightbox.

I have a JESSOPS LIGHTBOX 8"X10". the instructions say that the recommended tubes are the following:

Philips - TL 8W/950 or Toki F8T5D-EDL-56K

I have looked on amazon and on google, but I cannot find either part to buy.

MattKing · Mar 12, 2019

Does this help? https://www.walmart.com/ip/Replacement-for-TOKI-F8T5D-EDL-56K-replacement-light-bulb-lamp/466798675

AgX · Mar 13, 2019

Over here Philips does not list this lamp, nor does Osram.

Ian Grant · Mar 13, 2019

I had to replace small fluorescents in a bathroom vanity mirror last year, same sized tubes they were available, However there were out of tolerance just a fraction too long. I replaced the fittings to use the newer LED tubes. Not far off the same price.

Ian

AgX · Mar 13, 2019

Ian, you most likely did not find easily available 8Watts TLs in the 900-series. Let alone more specific 950 or 960.

It seems Philips cancelled all series 900 TL tubes and Osram only offer them only from 24W onwards as T5 (more as T8)

Ian Grant · Mar 13, 2019

I don't have the specifications of the tubes I bought, I took them back and got a refund but they were the thin tubes and unbranded. The OP could try CEF here in the UK or RS Components.

As fluorescents are being slowly withdrawn in the UK/EU it made more sense to install 2 LED strip lamps, it was a simple to do.

Ian

AgX · Mar 13, 2019

Seen the range Osram still offers, it does not look like a general withdrawal at the moment.

And at least for the 900 series there are no substitutes yet.

miha · Mar 13, 2019

photoworks68] said:
Does anyone know where to find fluorescent tubes for jessops lightbox.

I have a JESSOPS LIGHTBOX 8"X10". the instructions say that the recommended tubes are the following:

Philips - TL 8W/950 or Toki F8T5D-EDL-56K

I have looked on amazon and on google, but I cannot find either part to buy.

Looks like replacement are available but for the price I would rather look at a new LED lightbox.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REPLACEM...?hash=item2143e97140:g:tongue:IQAAOSwq4VbT2~O

AgX · Mar 13, 2019

AgX said:
And at least for the 900 series there are no substitutes yet.

There are meanwhile LED tubes with a CRI of 95. But to my knowledge only in size T8.

(If colour rendition would be an issue anyway.)

Mainecoonmaniac · Mar 13, 2019

Have you ever thought of getting an LED light tablet? The great thing is that they last for over 30,000 hours, dimmable and stays cool. I've owned one for 5 years and I've never regretted it. Fluorescent tubes are known for UV transmission. LEDs might be better for your eyes in the long term.

https://www.jerrysartarama.com/acurit-light-tablets
https://www.stouchlighting.com/blog/fluorescent-vs-led-vs-cfl

photoworks68 · Mar 13, 2019

Ian Grant said:
I don't have the specifications of the tubes I bought, I took them back and got a refund but they were the thin tubes and unbranded. The OP could try CEF here in the UK or RS Components.

As fluorescents are being slowly withdrawn in the UK/EU it made more sense to install 2 LED strip lamps, it was a simple to do.

Ian

How do you install 2 led strip lamps?

AgX · Mar 13, 2019

Just as the TL tubes... Ian likely used LEDs in classic TL-5 housing.
https://dammedia.osram.info/media/resource/760x760/osram-dam-4035257/LEDVANCE ST5 HF Gen7.jpg

Though likely not in your needed short lenght.

Ian Grant · Mar 14, 2019

photoworks68 said:
How do you install 2 led strip lamps?

You have to change the entire tube fittings but without looking inside the lightbox it's difficult to add more, depends on the wiring etc.

Ian

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