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Ah yes, a Multimeter. I have heard of it. That was what someone else advised along the way as well. I suppose that is the best thing. The inverter supplies 2 X CCFL light tubes, but these can be swapped out so it would be possible to just test one. I still have no idea apart from the advice...

Actually, that was my next question. I have a few silly little LED strips (the bendy ones) just for experimentation purposes as well. They actually come with some instructions. I was thinking it might just be easier to use the wall wart I have for these and get a 2A 12V PSU adapter that should...

Hi. Yes, the inverters are included in the kits. The reason I want to use the wall wart PSU is coz I have one spare, after buying it on initial advice that that was what was needed to power these two kits (4 light tubes/2inverters). But I know nothing about electronics though I can build and...

Thanks. I already have the two kits and they pretty much cover what I want to do, in the space I have. Good to know though for when I get things a bit more advanced towards rigging everything up. This has been a major pain to get any solid info. I have a degree in computing but this sort of...

Hi. I want to wire up 2 x CCFL to a 12V 'wall wart' adapter. I've researched this for about 8 or 9 hours now and have come across all types of advice of whether this is even possible or not. Some people say that it can't even be done and you need an actual computer PSU to do this. Others seem...

Yeah, that's what I do when I build a computer, never used a wrist strap yet. Lots of others do the same. As for the carpet shuffling, eh eh, I was just kidding. I don't own a carpet. I'm so poor I don't even own any socks. Just kidding 'bout the socks. Ah happy memories of me and my little...

I see, that makes sense. Don't think any soldering is involved with this component. Unlike the battery which was a right ****** to fit, unless you were lucky and got the 'pull-in-pull-out' one which was a breeze. I'm going to double check before I mess about with anything and post a picture...

Yeah I think I will give it a go. I build computers so I'm not totally new to this. I think I'll grab that tool from Maplins though, it's only a couple of quid and might make it a bit easier. I'll earth myself of course. Some RAM I've put in to Computers almost needed a hammer and chisel, so I...

Thanks for the advice.  That tool looks like it might be a cheaper option than paying someone to come here for a 30 second job.  I was wondering what the bloke was talking about with it having a grounding appliance attached to the tool. I guess he just meant wear a wrist strap and earth...

Hello chaps. Just wondering if there is anyone in the Dorset area that might be able to help me swap over an EPROM from one keyboard to another. My old keyboard blew up and I bought a new one. The chap who sold it to me didn't tell me it had an old version of the OS (Operating System)  I need...

Cool. Just updated my profile. Was in a hurry when I did it ; -) As for the transformers/psu things - Both work perfectly (well, I am assuming the one from Canada works perfectly as I know and trust the guy I bought it off - but, no I have not 'tested' it yet). The '********' one also works...

:-] Ha ha. You fellas are the best! Thanks for answering my question folks. I even learned something on the way. And got entertained! I've always been in awe of sparkies and this post has done nothing to diminish that. So I do a bit computer programming. So what? Big deal. If I get it...

Hello everyone, new to the forum. Rather busy today, so will just say I'm not an Electrician, but a musician. So Hi. What I thought would be a quick question is turning out a bit more problematic. I have spent hours today on the phone trying to track down an adapter - 9-volt DC 200mA Min...