Thorn KSP London Line Open
This 'wafer thin' fitting was made as part of a modernist range of fluorescent fittings from Thorn. It was designed so the top part of the fitting would be invisible from all angles. These highly unusual fittings were never that popular, and to date i have never seen another example.
Ive had this fitting now for about 4 years, and its absolutely shot diffuser shows the many hours of use the fitting has achieved since first being installed in 1974. Here the fitting is open, revealing its tubes and gear channel. I will restore this when I can find (or replicate) another diffuser. If anyone can help me in the meantime, I would be extremely grateful.

Thorn KSP London Line Open

This 'wafer thin' fitting was made as part of a modernist range of fluorescent fittings from Thorn. It was designed so the top part of the fitting would be invisible from all angles. These highly unusual fittings were never that popular, and to date i have never seen another example.
Ive had this fitting now for about 4 years, and its absolutely shot diffuser shows the many hours of use the fitting has achieved since first being installed in 1974. Here the fitting is open, revealing its tubes and gear channel. I will restore this when I can find (or replicate) another diffuser. If anyone can help me in the meantime, I would be extremely grateful.

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Kev   [08 Jan, 2016 at 06:37 PM]
Ha ha ha recognise these! Used to look after loads in the old Torquay B&Q
Dave   [08 Jan, 2016 at 06:42 PM]
Apparently the bloke who removed this said he couldnt believe it was still installed. I can, SRS was a proper workhorse. I managed to find 4 new lamp holders for it so now its working fully.
RobTDCI   [08 Jan, 2016 at 10:00 PM]
Had them in a house a few doors away which was the doctors until it moved in 1999. Wish so much I had save one now! Sad
FrontSideBus   [09 Jan, 2016 at 12:14 PM]
Thorn really had some interesting designs back in the day.

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