A Warning For All Cold Cathode Users

[The-Wolf]

be very careful that the invertors you are using are suitable for the job.
my recent purchase, from ebay, came with an invertor that stopped working after 30 mins use.
I was sent a replacement, at no cost to me, but this overheated and caught fire (see pic).
I'd hate to think what could've happened if this started when I was out or asleep.

I suggest that you all go check yours now to see how hot they are, if in doubt switch it off.

For leagal reasons I'm not sayin who I brought it from, so don't ask.

Edit to add pic

 

[debiasir]

jees you where lucky to have been around, if you were asleep or out this would of been a very different post.

I always check electrical items for heat and if in doubt i turn them off just not worth the risk

 

[CFC]

This is why if its not intended for aquarium use you shouldnt use things unless you are a quallifid electrician and know better. Lucky escape there wolf, life is all too fragile and you never know when accidents will happen.

 

[Luke_e]

Wow, close escape.
CFC - I thought they were fine to use in aquariums, and they are used for other things such as neon lights on cars and are on all the time.
I was going to buy these:
http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-AQUARIUM-LED-LIG...oQQcmdZViewItem
As it says they dont heat up etc.. so i presumed they would be safe..

 

[Durbkat]

What is it, some kind of heat pack?

 

[Luke_e]

Its an inveter, for the voltage i believe.