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w00dsmoke
28-02-2007, 19:49
Hi folks,
I got given a hi-gear flurescent lantern and it is a fantastic bit of kit. Really quite economical to use. The only problem that I have is sourcing a replacement 7 watt 4 pin u tube for it? I've tried all the big retailers and B and Q advised that I contact hi-gear themselves but I can't find anything on the web?
Anyone got any ideas?
bushtank
28-02-2007, 19:51
Are there any codes on it mate
w00dsmoke
28-02-2007, 20:08
None at all just 7 watt, no codes/markings other than that.
In the meantime I've bought a small u tube lantern from B and Q for a fiver. This will do for now but i'd love to get the big one up n running again.
anthonyyy
28-02-2007, 20:27
Those lanterns are great but I find that they cause interference with radio reception - which can be a nusance if I want to listen to the radio in my tipi.
bikething
28-02-2007, 22:38
got a make / model number for the lantern ?
bikething
28-02-2007, 22:49
anything like these ??
http://www.thelightbulbshop.com/category/Compact_Fluorescent_Lamps/Compact_Fluorescent_4pin/
w00dsmoke
28-02-2007, 23:04
Sorry folks for the hassle and thanks for trying! The tubes are rounded at the bend and the pins are set in a square formation.
There is no make nor marking on the lantern except Hi-gear. This is the lantern
http://www.higearinfo.com/hgproducthome.asp?market=outdo or&productgroup=13&productsubgroup=52&product=DL753CH
I think this is the hi-gear website so I've emailed them. It's a crazy situation where it is almost not worth the hassle, I would imagine most folk would throw it out first. I do value my green ethics though!
Woodsmoke
From your descriopion it might be a sylvania 13 watt bulb don't know the part number not at work might be markings on the base of bulb.
Lee