EEFL tubes for 32 inch LG panel

[Clydeuk]

hi does anyone know a cheap source of tubes, I have a 32 inch LCD here with a few bad, they are EEFL rather than CCFL, the panel is an LG-Philips. cant seem to find anyone who does them so thought i'd try here to see if anyone can help

[vinceroger69]

Re: EEFL tubes for 32 inch LG panel

can you upload a picture of one with exact measurements of it as i parted out a 32in lg a few weeks ago and have got some tubes still

[Clydeuk]

Re: EEFL tubes for 32 inch LG panel

Thanks for the reply, hope these pictures send I've not done that before, and sorry for the quality I hope it's good enough. Measurements I've taken length end to end is 75cm, diameter of the end cap is about 3mm and tube diameter about 2mm. Panel type is LC320W01 (SL)(A1) and is from a Logik TV (Vestel)

I damaged the tubes whilst trying to repair the inverter I fitted an incorrect value SM capacitor and caused arcing, the failed tubes now only light on the ends, about 6 have failed.

[johnboy1313]

Re: EEFL tubes for 32 inch LG panel

Look on Craigslist for ads looking for broken TVs. They may have parts laying around.

[Clydeuk]

Re: EEFL tubes for 32 inch LG panel

I'll have a look there, I'm also keeping an eye on ebay for panel damaged sets that might be salvageable, the trouble is I keep coming across repairable sets that are too good to use for parts. As far as I know only LG use the EEFL tubes in their panels.

[johnboy1313]

Re: EEFL tubes for 32 inch LG panel

I've succesfully replaced EEFL's with CCFL's. I just soldered the leads into the clips.

https://www.badcaps.net/forum/showth...dp42848&page=2

[vinceroger69]

Re: EEFL tubes for 32 inch LG panel

clydeuk i take it you are in the uk? regarding postage etc will find the tubes later and measure them the ones i have came out of a lg 32 so you need say 8 if i have got them?

[tom66]

Re: EEFL tubes for 32 inch LG panel

Panasonic IPS displays also use EEFL.

[Clydeuk]

Re: EEFL tubes for 32 inch LG panel

Hi thanks, yes I am in UK (liverpool) I cant remember exactly how many tubes the panel has, I think it was 12 or 13, but I have pulled out the bad ones, I think 6 in total. One or 2 of the bad ones did eventually perk up the longer the set was left on, but always reverted back to just the ends lit when restarted, the effect on the display is very noticeable in the bad areas. LCD matrix itself is perfect so it would be a shame to ditch it, especially since I've fixed the main fault on the set (power supply).

Don't even think I have any CCFL tubes this size, I have a few pulled from a 26 inch panel, and I have a 42 inch LG panel (cracked) that will have EEFLs but obviously too long.

I'll add that 3 of the tubes I pulled will no longer light on the ends due to my clumsy feet standing on them :eek

[vinceroger69]

Re: EEFL tubes for 32 inch LG panel

looks like i have 8 of these defo 75cm long end cap length just over 3 cm let us know.

[Clydeuk]

Re: EEFL tubes for 32 inch LG panel

Hi sorry I've been away a few days. If you can let me know how much you want for the tubes plus postage I'm definitely interested as I'd really like to box this set off. I've temporarily reassembled the display as I don't want any accidents which is very likely with me lately.

[vinceroger69]

Re: EEFL tubes for 32 inch LG panel

sent you a pm cheers

[Clydeuk]

Re: EEFL tubes for 32 inch LG panel

Hi. still looking for some of these tubes, vince sent me some but unfortunately most got damaged en route

If anyone has a broken 32 inch panel (LG) that would be suitable, I can collect from north west England if that would help prevent damage to the tubes.

Thanks

[tom66]

Re: EEFL tubes for 32 inch LG panel

Hi Clyde, I'm pretty sure I have a 32" LG panel in my basement from an older Vestel. Not sure what tubes it has, but it's yours. (I've also two 32" Samsung panels, both dead screen, CCFLs good too.)

Leeds LS4 if you want to collect, PM me.

[vinceroger69]

Re: EEFL tubes for 32 inch LG panel

ive still got some tubes but im in warwickshire i packed them well i thought but we all know what royal fails like haha

[stj]

Re: EEFL tubes for 32 inch LG panel

if you need to post tubes,
do what the chinese do - wrap them in bubble-wrap & shove them into a length of 2"/50mm plastic drainpipe.

[Clydeuk]

Re: EEFL tubes for 32 inch LG panel

Hi

I did see you had these panels Tom, just the post was some time ago and I assumed they'd gone. Will send you a PM regarding picking them up, I'm busy nights this coming week so it may be the week after if that's ok.

The ones Vince sent were packed very well, I couldn't see any damage to the package, I think about 3 out of 8 survived the trip I wonder if Royal Mail dropped the package or put something heavy on top of it.

It is an older Vestel that I have, as far as I am aware LG have always used EEFL in their panels, certainly the ones I've encountered so far. Someone has suggested using CCFL, not sure if that's a good idea for so many tubes, maybe the odd one, I think the inverter might object and shut down, though it does appear to run with tubes missing.

[ecking767]

Re: EEFL tubes for 32 inch LG panel

if you need to post tubes,
do what the chinese do - wrap them in bubble-wrap & shove them into a length of 2"/50mm plastic drainpipe.

that does works, I had 50 CCFL for 19" monitor coming from China to the USA, all arrived safely ship in a PVC pipe.Deliver by DHL.

[tom66]

Re: EEFL tubes for 32 inch LG panel

I've left the panels in the basement of the old house - will have to check with old room mates to see if I can get access. Just let me know when you are free, I will try to find a time to meet them.

[8ternity]

Re: EEFL tubes for 32 inch LG panel

hi does anyone know a cheap source of tubes, I have a 32 inch LCD here with a few bad, they are EEFL rather than CCFL, the panel is an LG-Philips. cant seem to find anyone who does them so thought i'd try here to see if anyone can help

Check here :

http://www.iccfl.com/index.php?cPath=168


Also here :

CCFL Warehouse

These ??
http://www.ccflwarehouse.com/30x738mmeefl.html