Indirect Fluorescent Lighting...

[Jim Owens]

James,

I found this info after my first reply and before I read your
response:

(from vintagebirds.com) Fluorescent lite inverters ... The
fluorescent lamps in my 1980 FC had short life.
Real short. I found the problem was the inverters built into the
fixtures were the problem. The chassis, inverter, and sockets, as a
unit, is available from:

RGM Industries, Inc.
3342 Lillian Blvd.
Titusville, FL 32780
phone: (321) 269-4720
fax: (321) 269-4729

The cost is $35 each plus shipping. RGM doesn't use credit cards,
but will ship COD. I prefer to send them a check and save the COD
charges. The part number for the unit is 15RF12, but be sure to
specify you don't need the whole fixture, as there is no seperate
part number. The new inverters seem to be much better than the 18
year old inverters! No more short lived lamps.

RGM Industries is located in the city of Titusville on the east coast
of the Florida peninsula. RGM's regular office hours are 9 a.m. to 5
p.m., Monday thru Friday.



http://www.capeinnovation.com

Niagara Falls, Canada
---> Stephen Birtles 77FC33 has posted directions and photos on
how to rebuild 12v fluorescent fixtures at:

http://www.autos.groups.yahoo.com/FC_Wanderlodge/files/

look for the file Rebuild Lights

Since you found the LSI fixture this info may help you decide one way
or another based on cost, shipping time and work required.

Jim Owens
77 FC33SB (Gas)
Lake of the Ozarks, MO