Is this the correct 12'' CCFL ?

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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 05:19 PM
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Question Is this the correct 12'' CCFL ?

http://www.surpluscomputers.com/stor...&item=ACC10623

Hey CCFL gurus..
Will this work if I buy two of those?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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go to coolerguys they have a two pack for cheaper. I use those.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 07:06 PM
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Thanks!

So all I need to do is order one of these?
http://coolerguys.com/840556012009.html
 
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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Also, wouldn't I need two inverters??
 
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ughhness
Also, wouldn't I need two inverters??
Yes, you would need to buy an extra inverter. Even though the inverter it comes with has two outputs, there's no way you can route the wire that long to the other side of the car. If you did route it across, there will be too high of a voltage drop in the wire, which will make one side brighter than the other.

Do you guys know why the high quality M3 angel eyes are so bright? I can't find any straight CCFL tubes that can compare in brightness.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 07:55 PM
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I see.
Do you guys know if there is any way of avoiding cutting ccfl out of its own housing?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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No, I cut it out of the housing, but you can choose to shave down the frosted plastic alot to accommodate the ccfl tube.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 10:36 PM
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I see.
Thanks for the help!
 
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 12:25 PM
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i don't know if you guys know, but you don't really have to cut the tube to get the ccfl out. just leave it on for about five minutes or so until the heat from the light will soften the silicone holding it inside. after it is soften, just pull it out gently.

kinda stumbled on to it by mistake when i left the light on and hanging off my table. after a few minutes the tube just fell out and i was like "wth?" lol.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 12:59 PM
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NICE...Im gonna try that.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 02:36 AM
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did you ever install the CCFLs ? in your car as yet ?
 
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 04:40 AM
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i don't know if you guys know, but you don't really have to cut the tube to get the ccfl out. just leave it on for about five minutes or so until the heat from the light will soften the silicone holding it inside. after it is soften, just pull it out gently.

kinda stumbled on to it by mistake when i left the light on and hanging off my table. after a few minutes the tube just fell out and i was like "wth?" lol.
haha awesome ! learn something new everyday, this will make my work A LOT easier. I broke about 3-4 tubes trying to cut them out.
 
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