Don't Throw Your Old CFL Into Garbage

by kdas_kvs in Workshop > Lighting

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Don't Throw Your Old CFL Into Garbage

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Hayy guys
Here i'm explains simple way to reuse your old fused CFL.


PARTS YOU NEED

Fused CFL 5W (any range you can choose)
Wires
5W tube 
Screwdriver
Insulation tape.




*This method is only used for fused tube & there is no problem in the circuit board.

Open the CFL

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Open the CFL using Screwdriver and remove the top tube part.
Check the tube using multimeter & make sure tube is fused.

Give Connections to Circuit Board

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Take out connections from circuit board using soldering iron.

Seal the Cap

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Seal the CFL cap using insulation tap.

Connections for Tube

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wires taken out from the CFL cap connect into 5W tube.

New CFL Is Ready

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Test your new CFL