Hi-gear flurescent lantern tube

[w00dsmoke]

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]

Are there any codes on it mate

 

[w00dsmoke]

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]

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]

got a make / model number for the lantern ?

 

[bikething]

anything like these ??

http://www.thelightbulbshop.com/category/Compact_Fluorescent_Lamps/Compact_Fluorescent_4pin/

 

[w00dsmoke]

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/hgproduct...ctgroup=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!

 

[leemann]

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