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DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE I am using this idea since last six months, it just came in my mind (why not experiment). You need the circuit of an energy saver bulb whose tube is burnt or damaged. This is a high voltage and high frequency generating circuit, be careful there is high voltage present if you connect it to AC line. There is a high voltage input capacitor (from 2.2uf to 10uf 400 volts). The idea is to put a bridge rectifier on the output on this circuit and use for LEDs. A 23 to 25 (http://cdn.instructables.com/FJ5/E1X2/H742SSOH/FJ5E1X2H742SSOH.LARGE.jpg) watt energy savers output can produce 165 mA current (it is written on it) for the energy saver light bulb. We need to use this constant current output for our LED lights. By using bridge rectifier (ultra fast) you can get 100 volts of DC. A high frequency switching output cannot be rectified properly by using normal bridge rectifier like 1N4007 or similar. We need an ultrafast diode to make a bridge rectifier like UF4007,BYV26 or similar.

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Open energy saver bulb and carefully remove its burnt tube from the top. Be careful its glass tube.

Step 2: Filament connections

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Identify filament connections and joining capacitor. See where filaments of the energy saver bulbs are connected.

Step 3: Short the filament points

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Short the filament points using soldering iron Short filament 1 connections together Short filament 2 connections together Remove filament joining capacitor

Step 4: Bridge rectifier

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Make bridge rectifier and add capacitor on the output You need a ultra fast switching diode uf4007 or similar and 0.1uf 400v capacitor

Step 5: Add BR on the circuit board

Using energy saver light circuit for LEDs (An improved energy saver light hacked from CFL circuit) by ramizsattar (/member/ramizsattar/)
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Now solder the bridge rectifier to the circuit board from where you have removed the filament joining capacitor
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Step 6: Connection Wires

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Now add connection wires to the output of the BR +ve and -ve Here you will get about 100V DC and 130 mA current

Step 7: Make a series of LEDs

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A 0.5 watt at 3.3v LED consumes 150mA current so it is safe to make a series of 30 LEDs. You can use small LEDs of 20 mA current in multiple strings till the output current and voltage matches (30 LEDs in each string) LEDs can be assembled on a heat sink insulated material or if using 20mA LEDs then on PCB. When circuit is ON Do not touch the LEDs or any area of circuit as there are high voltage present . I have used 23 to 25 watt energy saver circuits. There are 45 watt and 85 watt circuits available which can produce more current (a one watt of energy saver bulb will consume 7.2 mA current so 45 watt can produce 100V and 320mA). In this way 1 Watt LEDs can be used. Following light is consuming 230V at 53mA input and producing 12.5 watt light.

Step 8: Complete light

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Here is complete light it is rated 12.5 watt. At the AC 230v input it is consuming 53 mA current.
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Step 9: Other big light using two energy saver circuits

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May be the circuit you are using is it not working or damaged. procedure again and check that you are removing the correct capacitor. Also check there should be a filter capacitor (0.1uf - 0.47uf) on the output of bridge rectifier (UF4007).

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I guess the capacitor image i've (/member/Manendraks5/) uploaded below is a filter capacitor and this is what i am using at the o/p of bridge rectifier... But i am not sure whether the whole circuit is working fine or not, as initially when i switch it on the o/p voltage is 110 V dc then it falls down gradually to 50-60 V dc. I am totally stuck now....

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Hi can any one please tell why I am getting very low o/p load current i.e. in 0.2 to 0.6 1- I am using a 20W CFL rated 100mA which is giving o/p voltage of 50 to 60 V DC after modification but very very less current i dont know why? 2- For bridge rectifier i am using UF4007 diode and below shown capacitor. 3- Connected 20 - 1 W Leds in series Someone please guide....

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AOA if someone wants to use 3watt LED can it be used with 15,18,23 watt kit?.What

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Hi ramizsattar, really a nice description. I just need a little more info. like I am using 1 tell me how to stick them on aluminum sheet without using any epoxy glue... is there any simple and inexpensive way to stick them on aluminum sheet safely?
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below is the 1W LED i am using... while searching out alternative to epoxy i got to know about thermal adhesives and some guys are simply mounting these LEDs directly on PVC sheets or on heat sink using duct tapes. What do you say...?

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There is no other way to glue them without epoxy please solder them on aluminum PCB then screw on aluminum sheet or heat sink. Its better to use aluminum PCB.
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uf4007 is not available in multan. what should i do?

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Try UF4007 (this is ultra fast diode) or BYV26. DONOT use 1N4007.
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If you can get a hyper fast diode (in 1A rating) that will be super. Where do you live? If you live in Lahore go to Hall Road you can get this diod from there.
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I lilve in Multan, and i am Legal (/member/mhqh77/) Advisor of one HV AC company situated in Multan. Green House Engineers Multan..

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sooner i will post our project for water tank with new features, i will tell you then
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1 watt LED uses 3.3v so you need 30 LEDs.

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Which Diode you are using.

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which diode i should use for installing (/member/mhqh77/) 1W LED in your project?

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how many 1 watt LEDS?

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One 5 mm LED takes 20 mA current and it is 3.3v so 30 LEDs in a string to compensate 100 volts and depending on the current the number of strings will be 7 (if 140 mA current). I will recommend not to use 5 mm LEDs I have already did it but the result was not good the heat produced reduced the light its always better to use 0.5 watt or 1 watt LED.
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Asslamoalikum, please let me know how many 5mm LEDs can be use in the above strings...
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the diode gets extremely hot, I have used the 3amp and 5amp diodes also, still they get very hot it gives current about 100mA DC 30 led in series 150mA each I have also changed the value of capacitor 0.1uf, 0.15uf, 0.25uf 400v 18w energy saver label says 135mA current any idea what Im doing wrong ........... ?
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Hello dear! Sorry I was not checking my e-mails due to some problem. (/member/ramizsattar/) Yes we can measure the output voltage with and without load. Can you please let me know where you placed that resistor. We can directly measure that voltage without any resistor directly with DVM. Please check the selector of your DVM it looks like it is on Current selection. (I hope so).
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Hello dear! Sorry I was (/member/ramizsattar/) not checking my e-mails due to some problem. Yes we can measure the output voltage with and without load. Can you please let me know where you placed that resistor. We can directly measure that voltage without any resistor directly with DVM. Please check the selector of your DVM it looks like it is on Current selection. (I hope so).
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Hello dear! Sorry I was (/member/ramizsattar/) not checking my e-mails due to some problem. Yes we can measure the output voltage with and without load. Can you please let me know where you placed that resistor. We can directly measure that voltage without any resistor directly with DVM. Please check the selector of your DVM it looks like it is on Current selection. (I hope so).
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Hello, My question was (/member/jayesh7570/) can we measure off load voltage getting at o/p after rectification done? Because when I try to measure off load voltage, 12 ohm register used in this circuit immediately blow off. please reply. Regards, Jayesh
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Assalam o Alaikum Ramiz Bhai,

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No doubt that was a great experiment you did. First why did you removed the actual capacitor from the circuit and put the other one...??? Second... Please let me know; if I am using 8w or 12w energy savers, which kind of capacitor should I use and how many LED's would be enough. I would be lucky to learn more from a knowledgeable person like you and will be grateful for your reply at my e-mail address freakned4u@yahoo.com. Respect & regards, Mazhar Khan
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Assalam o Alaikum delayed answer. Thank you for your nice words. Well the capacitor I removed is a coupling capacitor (you can say) and it actually connects two filaments of energy saver bulb and that is the output of that all circuit. So I removed that capacitor and added a bridge rectifier I want to get DC output from here. The other capacitor is a filter capacitor which actually filters the output DC voltage. You can experiment with 0.2uf 0.3uf 0.47uf and 1uf above or equal to 400V. I got 0.5 watt LED which takes about 150mA current (try to use 140mA it increases the life of LED) the output current of 23 to 15 watt energy saver is almost 140 mA DC (after modification). the current of 8 watt or 11 watt is almost 50 to 70 mA DC. Now you have to choose the LED with the same current. You can experiment with 8 or 11 watt but please keep in mind the output current. I have used 45 watt energy saver for the same. it actually uses 750 mA current when used as energy saver, but after conversion it only produces 270mA DC current. 270mA current means the circuit will produce 0.270A X 100V = 27 watts. In this circuit I used 1 watt LEDs which consumes 300 mA current so my LED can work longer on 270mA.

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Excellent idea.. thanks for sharing..!!

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Hey Ramiz you are very knowledgeable so do you have any idea how to increase the adapter am having a 500mA and need to push that to 2A or 1A how would i do that. tnx in advance :)
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I am thankful to (/member/ramizsattar/)

you for the nice comments. You have not mentioned the supply voltage. I will give you a general overview about it. When you go for increase in

current from a source which has less current than the desired, the voltage also play an important role, say if you have 12 v and 500 mA then roughly you can increase the current to 800 mA by sacrificing voltage till 5 to 6 volts (voltage drop), here you will use a boost topology for increasing current (mostly used in switching power supplies). You can try boost circuits (lots of available on internet) check their electrical specifications for your desired current and voltage. When you try to boost the voltage there you sacrifice current. Voltage doubler circuit can be achieved by using diodes. Thanks.
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AOA Ramiz. Here i need your help. i bought these LEDs from Hallroad few days ago. add a single LED with a mobile phone battery which is normally 3.6v. Please suggest me a suitable resistance for this circuit. I want to use a single LED with Single Nokia battery. I am attaching the picture of led which i bought from hallroad.

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heating (/member/iffee/)

You also need to mount this type of LED (3 watt) on heatsink otherwise after it will go out.
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Sorry for the delayed answer dear.

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please use 1 ohm or 1.5 ohm 3 Watt resistor.

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joined 30 leds (/member/ahmedbajwa/)

thanks alot sir 4 all i tried it again today by 220n 400v capacitor & uf4004 diodes & i in series & again the all leds burnt again after some time. sir i text u after bring complete requried components 4 this cct. I'm the student of DAE

"ELECTRONICS" 2nd year in pakistan steel institute of technology. sir have a gr8 chirchating with u thnx alot again sir May ALLAH Pak blessed u success.
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Try reading the instructable again for filament capacitor and filament points. You can contact for any information you need. All are welcome.

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Hello dear I have used (/member/ramizsattar/) this technique and circuit for many conversions and they all worked on the first go. I have used good quality LEDs all 0.5 watt. There may be an issue of LED current, if you check your LEDs for equal current then I hope this issue will be solved, may be your LEDs are of different current rating. The method is to check is using a circuit (use LM317 in current control mode see comments by other people) which will produce 150mA current (use a 6 or 9 volt battery) and LEDs for the light. All LEDs must produce equal light with same color you may need to check all 30 LEDs, I always get LEDs from market after checking them on the spot because these LEDs available in the market are rejected lots from china which these market people bring and no one knows (even shop keeper) how to check them for best performance. You need to do it yourself. try internet for LM317 for current mode (using 8.2 ohm 3 watt resistor) you will get lot of circuits on internet.
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thnx 4 rly sir i tried that cct by uf4004 & 275v 0.1uf i joined 12 small 8mm leds in but in series the leds is little bright.after some time the leds fused.Can i used 1 watt leds same as in that cct like half means 15leds .i use in my cct 23watt saver & its o/p current is 75DCV i dont know how amperes in it? Sir now tell me hows the cct working or can i use 220n 400v capacitor & uf4004 ?? sir i live in karachi pakistan at landhi. regards
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Dear read my project post again and to read it. Circuit will produce almost 100v DC, LEDs you are using are of 3.3v a 25w CCF will produce almost 130 to 140 mA current. you should use at least 28 LEDs in series to reach that 100v. 12 LEDs means 12 x 3.3v = 39.6v thats why LEDs burnt. 0.5 watt LEDs will work and should produce light equal to 11 watt light. If you are living in Karachi please go to Tariq Road you will find you components there. REMEMBER THIS IS A HIGH VOLTAGE AND HIGH FREQUENCY CIRCUIT YOU SHOULD NOT TOUCH LIVE CIRCUIT.

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assalam o alaikum sir thnx 4 up load that circuit cause i love it. i've an problem to 400v capacitor i bought 0.1 275v or 220n 400v capacitor sir please tell me now what should i do? i wanna complete that project at any cost. please reply sir......?
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Dear Ahmed your interest. 400v is a safe range you can use 275 v capacitor but not less. Also 220n can be used. Use 23 watt or 25 watt energy saver. Do not use less than this current will be reduced. Also use half watt LEDs not one watt. Be careful its high voltage circuit. ENJOY. do you live in Lahore Pakistan if yes then go to hall road and get the required capacitor.

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