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How can you use ballast-powered flouresecent lamp outputs to power LEDs?
We have a 2G11-socket 36W germicidal UVC lamp in our air ducts (Honeywell UC36W1006), and since UV-C LEDs are readily available, I thought maybe I could make a PCB with a bunch of UV-C LEDs on it as a ...
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Proper ballast for UV-A fluorescent bulbs
I have been tasked with improving a certain UV curing box product which uses Philips Actinic BL TL-DK 36W UVA bulbs. These are usually used in large bug zappers so I suspect that they usually are run ...
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Alternative (LED?) for F25T8/350BL fluorescent tube [closed]
I have a bug light that uses a couple of F25T8/350BL fluorescent tubes. The bulbs are on their way out, and the price for replacements is ridiculous.
They are about 18" in length, and 1" in ...
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Understanding the specs of an electronic ballast (UV-Tubes)
I got lost on the topic of selecting the right electronic ballast for 4 UV-tubes (Cosmolux S pink 15W). I have learned about magnetic ballasts and starters, about electronic ballasts and connecting ...
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Removing the phosphor coating in fluorescent lamp
Any ideas on how to remove the inner phosphor coating on the inner surface of fluorescent tube lamp turning it into a UV lamp?
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How to power 83V UV-C germicide tube?
I'm currently working on a UV-C germicide lamp, and among the things I have to do, is to drive four 83V OSRAM 21283 G55T8/OF 55W G13 T8 Tubes. Here's a link to the tube, and the datasheet.
My ...
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Repurposing CFL ballast for different bulb (UVC)
I am attempting to repurpose the (electronic) ballast contained within a CFL lamp to power a UV-C bulb (mercury discharge, uncoated tube) for disinfection purpose, and out of general interest in ...
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