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TSzsnipes
post Sep 18 2011, 12:29 AM, updated 15y ago

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Now bedrooms is using normal Fluorescent Lights, using Double Fluorescent in 1 unit type.
I need bright enough for use.
My problem is this type always need replacement & noisy.

I planned to get a new Energy Saver Lights or LED Lights.
I just worry these 2 alternative lights cannot give bright enough as my use-to-it Double Fluorescent Lights.

Any advise for me to change to Energy Saver Lights or LED Lights ?
As long I can keep the brightness.
By the way, I need Daylight type.

Thanks.
Jo_da48
post Sep 18 2011, 02:26 AM

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What your main purpose on having bright light on your bedroom? I didn't see any light with bright than Double Lluorescent.

If you want to use for reading, than use those table lamp lol. I didn't see LED will help you much on that.

Also, why your fluorescent lamp is noisy, and need replacement alway? I'm been using it for many years, guess normally change 1 tube every 3-4 years....

TSzsnipes
post Sep 18 2011, 03:03 PM

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QUOTE(Jo_da48 @ Sep 18 2011, 02:26 AM)
What your main purpose on having bright light on your bedroom? I didn't see any light with bright than Double Lluorescent.

If you want to use for reading, than use those table lamp lol. I didn't see LED will help you much on that.

Also, why your fluorescent lamp is noisy, and need replacement alway? I'm been using it for many years, guess normally change 1 tube every 3-4 years....
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yeah, I require for reading, actually bedroom also serve as study room of sort.
noisy because of the ballast, tried change few brand also same noisy, there are no specified brand or model for a good ballast ?
or may be the wiring fluorescent fitting is no good.
Normal double fluorescent fitting always came with cheap brand, couldn't find good brand with it rclxub.gif
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post Sep 18 2011, 07:34 PM

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maybe you can change the whole fluorescent fitting? My fluorescent had been used for 3 years and never have any sound and never change a single tube.

I using this type:

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Can get in normal supermarket or ace hardware i think. Price not sure. Last time saw 1.. About rm 60 but i had forgot the length is it short or long.


weikee
post Sep 18 2011, 09:11 PM

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Get electronic ballast you get instant start and no sound.
TSzsnipes
post Sep 18 2011, 10:32 PM

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QUOTE(UltraConductor_41 @ Sep 18 2011, 07:34 PM)
maybe you can change the whole fluorescent fitting? My fluorescent had been used for 3 years and never have any sound and never change a single tube.

I using this type:

user posted image

Can get in normal supermarket or ace hardware i think. Price not sure. Last time saw 1.. About rm 60 but i had forgot the length is it short or long.
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Yeah, today just went lighting shop. Bought exactly same as yours.
This is the only solution for my requirement.
4 feet long, double fluorescent, upgrade to extra bright tube.
The shopkeeper said this ballast is no china type & won't humming one. So, I do hope so even I'm in doubt.

QUOTE(weikee @ Sep 18 2011, 09:11 PM)
Get electronic ballast you get instant start and no sound.
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May I know now using normal ballast, can just replace using electronic ballast?
Wiring & Fitting can match ?
Size of Electronic Ballast ?
Where can buy & how much is it ?
weikee
post Sep 18 2011, 10:42 PM

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Any light shop will have. Ask them for advice how to install. Is simple.
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post Sep 19 2011, 12:42 AM

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Some electronic ballast don't last long. Check for quality.

Last time have fews pcs. Burn out not more than a yrs. Brought at rm20+/pcs.
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post Sep 21 2011, 12:23 AM

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can try using the osram electronic ballast. try using T5, save energy compared to the fatter old tubes
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post Nov 21 2011, 11:10 AM

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I am going to install LED light to my new house as according to the sales it more energy save & modern look. smile.gif
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post Nov 22 2011, 03:31 PM

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Hi there,

I'm selling 4W LED light bulbs at RM28/piece. I used this during my recent house reno and I decided to bring in more to Malaysia to make it affordable.

Do visit my page http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2118228 for more details

p/s: It is the cheapest price of 4W LED in this forum and the quality is definitely assured!
Kingkong1ea
post Feb 2 2012, 04:31 PM

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QUOTE(zsnipes @ Sep 18 2011, 12:29 AM)
Now bedrooms is using normal Fluorescent  Lights, using Double Fluorescent in 1 unit type.
I need bright enough for use.
My problem is this type always need replacement & noisy.

I planned to get a new Energy Saver Lights or LED Lights.
I just worry these 2 alternative lights cannot give bright enough as my use-to-it Double Fluorescent Lights.

Any advise for me to change to Energy Saver Lights or LED Lights ?
As long I can keep the brightness.
By the way, I need Daylight type.

Thanks.
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I think LED is a good choice. We are using it at home and we got it online from this site...

http://vertsolcon.com/

So far so good.

 

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