[Wendymott]

Hi Peeps.. Over the years as the light dims, or is that eyesight getting worse, I found the need to use an illuminated Bench magnifier even more.
The original one had the usual circular fluorescent lamp, which was more of a safety issue , especially with the solder de sucker attacking the tube on occasion. I have posted previously my modification to LED strip illumination.
This was ok, but due to early led types, I found Leds failing quite regularly, until I dropped the DC voltage to 11V from 12V.
I found on ebay a new source of led strip. More White, than previous and more leds per inch. A reel cost £4.49 per 5 metres. I fitted the new leds and I am amazed at the improvement. See photo's. For a couple of hours work, removal of the high voltage source, it is a very worth while mod, . One point of note.. dont trust the self adhesive backing. Bostic or other is most necessary.