Need help with replacement of fluorescent tubes for lightbox

[photoworks68]

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]

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

 

[AgX]

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

 

[Ian Grant]

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]

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]

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As fluorescents are being slowly withdrawn in the UK/EU it made more sense to install 2 LED strip lamps, it was a simple to do.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

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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