On Sat, 27 Dec 2014 13:39:46 +0000, David wrote:

I am trying to fault find a fluorescent light on the 12V circuit in our
motor home.

Opinion seems mixed, but there are several postings which claim that
these are actually 240v AC lights with a built in inverter so that they
can run off 12V.

There is certainly a lot of circuitry inside.

Firstly, do camper/caravan/boat 12V fluorescents usually run at 240V
with a built in inverter (or sometimes)?

Secondly if so is there usually clear marking of the 12V and 240V parts?

I don't particularly want to probe a 240V AC circuit with the 50V DC
part of my little multi-meter.

Thanks for all the input.

LED looks the way to go.

On that subject, has anyone tried just fixing a long strip of LEDs to a
ceiling or under a cupboard to provide dispersed lighting?

Cheers


Dave R


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