In article ,
Sidney Endon-Lee writes:
Tabby wrote:

Dont forget you can run small linear tubes on CFL ballasts too, ie
18/20w.


NT
Ooh - now that's a thought - the fluorescent fittings in question are
all small linear tubes - in this case 15W (five of 'em, in various
rooms. I guess the previous owner got a job-lot or something). Some
hardware hacking needed, methinks.

http://www.cucumber.demon.co.uk/lights/diy/

However, nowadays I use ballasts, such as the Philips Matchbox range.

http://www.cucumber.demon.co.uk/lights/diy2/

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