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1960s Circular 40w fluorescent fitting This was an Ebay win and only located a few miles from me. The seller said it was from her sons bedroom and that he didn't like it. I have to say that if it was the pink patterned diffuser that he objected to, I don't blame him, it's not to my taste either! But I could see it would have some nice gear in the shape of the grey Philips ballast. It's been restored here, the side of the gear tray that was facing the ceiling was surprisingly rusty considering it was located in a house. The tube is a well used 1989 Osram dated by Lee.

1960s Circular 40w fluorescent fitting

This was an Ebay win and only located a few miles from me. The seller said it was from her sons bedroom and that he didn't like it. I have to say that if it was the pink patterned diffuser that he objected to, I don't blame him, it's not to my taste either! But I could see it would have some nice gear in the shape of the grey Philips ballast. It's been restored here, the side of the gear tray that was facing the ceiling was surprisingly rusty considering it was located in a house. The tube is a well used 1989 Osram dated by Lee.

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Date added:25 Nov, 2015
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Kev   [25 Nov, 2015 at 10:31 PM]
1989 tube why did these ever go out of production? Don't think Italy make the circlines anymore I would of got this too rob even just for the gear!
Danny   [25 Nov, 2015 at 11:26 PM]
I've always been a fan of circulars. I too don't like the covers. They look better without them personally
BC5-80   [26 Nov, 2015 at 12:10 AM]
Very nice. The pink shade would lend a flattering hue to the surroundings. I don't know what he was complaining about. Wink That choke style looks very familiar. I have an 80W version doing sterling service in a 2 x 40W 2' conversion.
Kev   [26 Nov, 2015 at 12:16 AM]
Cool a 2x2' 40W we must have some pictures Nick! Cool
RobTDCI   [26 Nov, 2015 at 12:30 AM]
I have an 80w Philips too! It was designed for use with a quick start transformer and 2 x 40w 2' tubes in a street lantern. Don't know what happend to the transformer Sad I use the ballast with my 80 MBF Revo Diadem lantern now.
fluorescent   [10 Feb, 2018 at 02:30 PM]
Mmm salmon pink! Delightful
lampy   [13 Jul, 2020 at 01:24 AM]
its a Philips Polyslim ballast that is, 1960's polyester resin filled unit, ive got a 5 foot 80 watt SRS polyslim ballast

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