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Well hello there! Forum Newbie (Larvae?) here with my first post.
I am looking to build a DIY Ring light. Having looked at a million different versions my favourite is the fluorescent tube version which I saw here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5xmmZFb5r4 Typically, there is little guidance on how to actually make it. Has anyone in the UK tried this approach and managed to rig one up to operate via a 3 pin plug socket? The plan?
Crompton Circular 40W 16" Cool White 840 - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3ADYWN3LZJQX9
Is connected to the 40W Ring Tube Fluorescent Lamp Electronic Ballast AC 220V 0.19A http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008LTJY9K/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A50DZI580G3JX – Electronic to remove flickering issues. I think this connects to the four pins on the bulb with the two wires out going to a UK power lead. I can only see ballasts with two wires which is a “could fry me” concern. Is there a normal way to Earth the connection in this sort of case?
Is connected to the power cable. Current thoughts are 1) cut one from an existing lamp or.....Something like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Salt-Replac...id=1436086730&sr=1-1&keywords=lamp+cable+plug. I could either cut off the end and wire to the ballast or maybe there is a way to keep the connector and somehow link that to the ballast. The latter sounds safer to me if it’s possible.
I would mount this onto half of a wire fan casing, cut to allow me to shoot through but, make it detachable for versatility.
Grateful for anyone’s thoughts or experience with this type of project. I will post a walkthrough of the project as it materialises as a reference point for the future.
My warmest regards!