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Thorlux 2 x 40w conversion. One of the Thorlux twin fittings converted to 2 x 40w 2ft. When I saw that these fittings were available I knew that I had to get one to carry out this conversion, they're ideal for this! The ballast is too wide for any of the other twin 2ft fittings I have! The Philips ballast was originally part of a street light gear tray and would have been used with a quick start transformer which disappeared decades ago. Tonight is the first time that this ballast has been used with 40w tubes since the late 1980s.

Thorlux 2 x 40w conversion.

One of the Thorlux twin fittings converted to 2 x 40w 2ft. When I saw that these fittings were available I knew that I had to get one to carry out this conversion, they're ideal for this! The ballast is too wide for any of the other twin 2ft fittings I have! The Philips ballast was originally part of a street light gear tray and would have been used with a quick start transformer which disappeared decades ago. Tonight is the first time that this ballast has been used with 40w tubes since the late 1980s.

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Kev   [20 Mar, 2017 at 10:38 PM]
This is perfect this ballast fits snug in here! You should get this in regular use rob!
RobTDCI   [20 Mar, 2017 at 11:24 PM]
Yeah that's the problem Kev, I have loads of fittings I would love to install but not enough suitable places. This is of course really bright and would make a great portable work light.
lampy   [20 Mar, 2017 at 11:29 PM]
neat little fittings you've made up there, not seen that style of ballast before either
Slyspark   [21 Mar, 2017 at 12:54 AM]
Haha, is everyone doing this conversion with these then?
RobTDCI   [21 Mar, 2017 at 10:37 AM]
Been waiting for years for a fitting suitable fir conversion. Razz
Andy   [21 Mar, 2017 at 01:29 PM]
Nice job! I like the look of that Smile
Kev   [21 Mar, 2017 at 01:52 PM]
Why would you want a lovely fitting like this with a PC218HF in it lol
Arrowslim   [21 Mar, 2017 at 06:15 PM]
kev i plan on using mine with the electronic ballast for the time being.. how long (or short) a lifespan do these ballast's have?
Kev   [21 Mar, 2017 at 06:48 PM]
Na these are ok actually normally but have about as much character as a damp rag
Arrowslim   [21 Mar, 2017 at 06:54 PM]
yeah i appreciate that.. eventually it will get converted to 2x40w with a 80w merc ballast once i find some starter motor holders Cool
FrontSideBus   [21 Mar, 2017 at 06:59 PM]
Rip out the gear and put LED tubes in it Laughing
Arrowslim   [21 Mar, 2017 at 07:05 PM]
now why the hell didnt i think of that! so much more efficient Rolling Eyes
FrontSideBus   [23 Mar, 2017 at 05:53 PM]
Bah, I've just had to have a couple of these fittings Smile
RobTDCI   [23 Mar, 2017 at 07:55 PM]
TBH, they feel so heavy when delivered for the size, you could almost think they were fitted with magnetic ballasts.

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