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Woody I have an 11 1/2 inch (bragging as if) indeed that size in length mini fluro tube in a reflector from a light fitting sold to illuminate paintings on a wall. I sometimes use this as a top light when photographing my pens since the light runs parralel the reflected shine gives what you could be seeking its worth a try, ie two side lights and this overhead sitting on my open top frame of conduit. The kelvin rating of the tube is simply stated as daylight the standard sought to light paintings and photographs. The wiring is simple the ballast, starter and lampholders are all in series most ballasts have a printed circuit diagram on them anyway. I use a flex to the lamp housing and house the ballast separately. If it would assist tonight when the house settles I can take pics of this st up, let me know.

Kind regards Peter.

[QUOTE="Penpal, post: 80110, member: 122"] Woody I have an 11 1/2 inch (bragging as if) indeed that size in length mini fluro tube in a reflector from a light fitting sold to illuminate paintings on a wall. I sometimes use this as a top light when photographing my pens since the light runs parralel the reflected shine gives what you could be seeking its worth a try, ie two side lights and this overhead sitting on my open top frame of conduit. The kelvin rating of the tube is simply stated as daylight the standard sought to light paintings and photographs. The wiring is simple the ballast, starter and lampholders are all in series most ballasts have a printed circuit diagram on them anyway. I use a flex to the lamp housing and house the ballast separately. If it would assist tonight when the house settles I can take pics of this st up, let me know. Kind regards Peter. [/QUOTE]

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