Very non-boaty. 2D fluorescent with BC fitting.

[philip_stevens]

I've done an hour of googling trying to find a 2D fluorescent tube with a built-in ballast and a BC/B22 plug (or even ES/E27).

I found one place - and only one - about three months ago, forgot to save the URL, and cannot "re-find" it.

Anyone know where I can get some??

 

[steve_cronin]

After several weeks searching I gave up trying to obtain one without a ballast for a passage light in our office. A new strip light was fitted yesterday to replace the otherwise very sturdy and reliable fitting.

According to the local elec. shop, 2D has been consigned to history. However, there MAY be a caravan shop out there somewhere with a ballasted one still on a shelf somewhere.

Steve Cronin

 

[philip_stevens]

I fitted two of the 12v versions to our boat. The saloon one in round brass, and the forecabin in square white.

They make the cabins much brighter than the tungsten lamp fittings they replaced.

 

[steve_cronin]

Don't doubt it. I had two on our last but one boat but those square tubes have now been superceeded by a different fitting not suitable for a Phillips 2D fitting and Phillips no longer market the lamps. However I've just done a Google and this turned up.

Steve Cronin

 

[andyball]

TLC direct still sell 2D lamps