Fluorescent lamp with replaceable light element

A lighting system comprising:

• first and second gas discharge vessels, each of said discharge vessels having at least one electrical contact pin extending vertically from each end thereof;
• a holder for said gas discharge vessels, said holder containing a first socket for removably mounting said first gas discharge vessel, and a second socket for removably mounting said second gas discharge vessel;
• a plurality of recessed electrical contacts in each of said sockets, said recessed contacts adapted to mate with the electrical contact pins of said gas discharge vessels;
• first and second current limiting devices in said holder, an output side of said first current limiting device electrically connected to a recessed electrical contact in said first socket, and an output side of said second current limiting device electrically connected to a recessed electrical contact in said second socket;
• a common power supply, said power supply having an input portion which is connected to a source of mains power, and an output portion having a plurality of electrical outlets;
• a first supply line connecting a first outlet of said power supply to said first current limiting device, and a second supply line connecting a second outlet of said power supply to said second current limiting device;
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• a common electrical outlet line connecting said power supply output portion with a recessed electrical contact in said first socket and a recessed electrical contact in said second socket.