Has anyone ever thought about building their own Tl01 lamp

Posted Sat 1 Oct 2022 17.55 by cleverleyson
hello

I've been thinking about it for quite some time, always really responded well too UVB light treatment. Prob been 3-4 times since i was 16 (38 now) too. But the madness of having to wait and force a gp to refer me again, that doesn't feel me with much joy. Anyway I've flared up once again after only having a few patches for ages for it to just go crazy and be everywhere and Winter is coming... So the Question is, has anyone just built their own or seen a guide anywhere? In my mind It it shouldn't be that hard (could be massively wrong) Just about getting a ballast that supports 100w philipps NB tubes with the correct connectors and some wire.....Building a box for it all. All my research has led me to a massive 50/50. But i could be massively wrong....Any input would be blessed. Have a lovely day! Ads

Posted Sun 2 Oct 2022 02.20 by Astroman
Sufferer of P for 12 years. Nails, knuckles, elbows, knees & lower limbs. UV pt worked for a while, but returned soon after treatment ended.

I too have been thinking about such a project. I am, however, confused about the different classes of tube with respect to the emission wavelength. https://medlight.co.uk/product/philips-uvb-narrowband-tl01/ http://medlight.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/fp928034900130-pss-global.pdf The high output R17D end caps are cheap enough. Ballast, ventilation fan and accurate timer are needed. I will delve into this on Monday. Woodwork is easy. Safety Perspex? (Will it alter the UV wavelength?) Something to think about. Then again, you can hire a UV unit for around £200+ for 8 weeks. https://www.anytimehomeuvb.co.uk/our-psoriasis-units-uvb-light-treatment/ Ian

Posted Sun 2 Oct 2022 11.31 by cleverleyson
hello

That's deff the correct tubes for the project. https://psoriasiscare.co.uk/philips-tl100w-01-6ft-narrowband-uvb-phototherapy-tube/ there is alot of information here, they have many names but yeah. I was deep into pdfs myself, I'm presuming Its going to need a special ballast. I did find the following pdf listing some information. The 2nd one has much information but not had a real look myself. https://www.sillamps.com/datasheets/ballast.pdf http://www.docs.lighting.philips.com/en_gb/oem/download/Technical_Application_Guide_Fluorescent_Gear.pdf

Posted Thu 24 Nov 2022 15.40 by redsquirrel

love this chat! please let me know when you have built one and how I can order....! have you thought about contacting dyson? hes tax avoiding in singapore I believe...joking aside - what about checking out working in partnership with current nhs producers? who do they use to manufacture? get those plans! and good luck. best wishes

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