I would like to mount a 15W fluorescent tube in PVC pipe using rubber chair tips on the ends to hold it in place. Can anyone see any problems with this, with regard to heating, etc?
Yes, it will be ignited with suitable voltage, and yes, I know it won't light the room. :-) it's a science experiment.
Brad Fisher
Yes.
Yes, it's gonna get hot. Approximately 15W worth. I wouldn't leave the house with it running.
Try it with a thermometer enclosed.
Mounting fl tubes in closed plastic pipe is standard practice where the tube needs t be protected against breakage. It works ok.
NT
If it's science, then just go for it, and write down your observations.
If you have a foregone conclusion, then it's not "science." (see "climate change.") ;-)
IM!HO, 15 watts shouldn't present a problem, and you always have a fire extinguisher on hand anyway, right?
Have Fun! Rich
Mounting fl tubes in closed plastic pipe is standard practice where the tube needs t be protected against breakage. It works ok.
I have a 40 watt UV tube in an enclosure on my pond...no problems
Sounds a lot like a work light.
Best regards, Spehro Pefhany
Ah, "foregone conclusion". That explains your position quite well.
Which one? That warmingism is a religion?
Thanks, Rich
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