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sealslayer:
Anyone tried this method?
I'm thinking 2 x 12" white tubes give off quite a lot of light, or if need be four in total, two rows of two.
If it worked there are many benefits for me, turns on and off with the PC, no messing about trying to wire up a normal tube separately etc, one less 240V plug socket being taken up,
Less wires, straight from my molex connector in my CP.
Opinions please......
Dervacumen:
I use two cold cathode white tubes for my marquee.  I had the marquee printed at mamemarquees.  It's not overly bright but it illuminates well.  I actually prefer it because it's not super bright.

I went this route for the same reasons as you and am pleased with the result.
sealslayer:
Ahh Great, thats the route I'll go down then.  :applaud:
Jess--:
the cold cathode idea will work well, but you may me able to get a normal tube in 12v form in there for less money.

look for caravan / boat lights.
vrf:
I'm using mini CCFL tubes as well. They turn on with the computer and run nice and cool. Nice and easy. Plenty bright, too.

Make sure you put some diffuse reflective material in the marquee box to recycle indirect light.
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