Don't Throw Your Old CFL Into Garbage
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Don't Throw Your Old CFL Into Garbage
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Hayy guys
Here i'm explains simple way to reuse your old fused CFL.
PARTS YOU NEED
Fused CFL 5W (any range you can choose)
Wires
5W tube
Screwdriver
Insulation tape.
*This method is only used for fused tube & there is no problem in the circuit board.
Here i'm explains simple way to reuse your old fused CFL.
PARTS YOU NEED
Fused CFL 5W (any range you can choose)
Wires
5W tube
Screwdriver
Insulation tape.
*This method is only used for fused tube & there is no problem in the circuit board.
Open the CFL
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Open the CFL using Screwdriver and remove the top tube part.
Check the tube using multimeter & make sure tube is fused.
Check the tube using multimeter & make sure tube is fused.
Give Connections to Circuit Board
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Take out connections from circuit board using soldering iron.
Seal the Cap
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Seal the CFL cap using insulation tap.
Connections for Tube
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wires taken out from the CFL cap connect into 5W tube.
New CFL Is Ready
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Test your new CFL