Capacitor Ballast
william chan
Posts: 1,326
Hey,
My calculations seem to suggest that the 18w coil ballast for a 240v short fluorescent lamp
can be directly replaced by a 1.2uF 600v film capacitor.
This would reduce heating inherent in coils.
Either should permit about 75mA through.
Anything wrong with my calculations?
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www.fd.com.my
www.mercedes.com.my
My calculations seem to suggest that the 18w coil ballast for a 240v short fluorescent lamp
can be directly replaced by a 1.2uF 600v film capacitor.
This would reduce heating inherent in coils.
Either should permit about 75mA through.
Anything wrong with my calculations?
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www.fd.com.my
www.mercedes.com.my
Comments
Good discussion of the topic at http://members.misty.com/don/f-lamp.html#fb1
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Tom Sisk
http://www.siskconsult.com
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