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- From: dannyb@panix.com (Daniel Burstein)
- Subject: Re: What really Failed on Fluorescent Lamp
- Message-ID: <1993Jan4.225724.29960@panix.com>
- Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1993 22:57:24 GMT
- References: <1993Jan3.145525.28378@osuunx.ucc.okstate.edu> <86132@ut-emx.uucp>
- Organization: Panix, NYC
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- to the person who had the ballast burn-out problem.
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- Keep in mind that early (pre 1965?) ballasts may have had PCB laced
- insulation inside, so be CAREFUL with the material.
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- While I have sever doubts about the validity of the scare stories about
- PCB's, it never hurts to wear gloves, etc...
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- As long as you're replacing the unit, you might want to check out the
- high-frequency ballasts that have recently become available. Rather than
- use the line frequency, which can leave your flourescents with a noticable
- flicker (especially when you're using them around electrical equipment),
- these are in the khz range, tend to be smaller and lighter, and
- (supposedely) use less power than the more traidtional units.
-
- (remember, the lamp may use 40 watts, but the ballast will also use a bit
- of energy.... typically about 15% of the lamp rating)
-
- dannyb@panix.com
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