Ruined fluorescent desk lamp

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RobTDCI
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Ruined fluorescent desk lamp

Postby RobTDCI » Wed May 27, 2020 9:43 pm

Fluorescent desk lamp converted to LED and ruined. Should have left well alone!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1960-s-Pifco ... SwevJeH0SE

And just for good measure, here's another from the same seller:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1960-s-Pifco ... SwIqpeCjvd


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Re: Ruined fluorescent desk lamp

Postby Slyspark » Wed May 27, 2020 10:38 pm

What kind of twat does that? 'The choke and starter which are prone to catching fire' what utter bullshit!
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Re: Ruined fluorescent desk lamp

Postby Oliver » Wed May 27, 2020 11:40 pm

He could have at least included the old gear because not everyone wants a heap of shit LED link light instead of the much better original gear. I’m sure most collectors of vintage things like this prefer them original anyway! He would probably get more money for the lamp if it was original compared to a poorly done “upgrade”.

Then the seller making false claims about fluorescent gear... :roll:
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Re: Ruined fluorescent desk lamp

Postby fluorescent » Thu May 28, 2020 12:05 am

"ThE oLd ChOkEs CaTcH FiRe"

ffs.
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Re: Ruined fluorescent desk lamp

Postby Slyspark » Thu May 28, 2020 12:41 am

Yes, any value that had from being vintage and original has gone as it's been trashed with a cheap LED conversion. What a twat!
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