gpkatch@maxwell.Concordia.CA (Gary Katch) (10/24/90)
I would like information on fluorescent lighting. Can a standard tube run on DC? If not, why? If impossible, is there a cheap way to perhaps double the AC to 120 Hz to reduce the flicker? I have noticed that fixtures with the standard heavy ballast are able to automatically start the tubes. There is also a cheaper type of fixture where you must hold down a start button until the tube "catches". Can anyone explain the difference between these two things? Also is it possible to have a variable intensity (dimmer) control for these lights?
lalonde@ireq.hydro.qc.ca (Francois Lalonde) (10/24/90)
In article <2497@clyde.concordia.ca> gpkatch@maxwell.Concordia.CA (Gary Katch) writes: > I would like information on fluorescent lighting. My best source of informations about fluorescent lamps is a technical paper from General Electric. You can find all the answer to your questions in it. I hope it is still available. Ask GE for "Fluorescent Lamps TP-111". Francois Lalonde lalonde@ireq.hydro.qc.ca Institut de recherche d'Hydro-Quebec Tel (514) 652-8283 1800 Montee Ste Julie Fax (514) 652-8435 Varennes, Quebec Canada, J3X 1S1