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If one fluorescent bulb is bad will all 4 fluorescent bulbs not work in a fixture with one ballast?
It is possible, depending on the ballast wiring to the tubes. Some ballast units actually contain multiple independent ballasts that would be hooked to individual tubes or pairs of tubes independently. Some ballasts may control all the tubes in one fixture and when one tube fails the others either go out or flicker badly.
What advantages do fluorescent tubes have over incandescent bulbs?
Fluorescent tubes last longer and supply more light per watt of energy consumed than an incandescent bulb.
How much electricity does a T8 32w fluorescent light bulbs use?
These tubes need a ballast to operate the tubes. The current and voltage will be marked on the fixtures ballast.
What gases are used in fluorescent light bulbs?
Fluorescent lamps (both the "compact" variety and the long tubes) are filled with inert gas (argon, xenon, neon or krypton) and mercury vapor, under low pressure (less than 1% of atmospheric pressure)Neon. and lead
What are the scwiggley light bulbs called?
Assuming you're talking about the ones with coiled tubes, they're called "compact fluorescent".
Is it possible to replace T12 fluorescent tubes with T8 tubes?
Yes, it is possible to replace T12 fluorescent tubes with T8 tubes as long as the fixtures are compatible with the T8 tubes. T8 tubes are more energy efficient and have a longer lifespan than T12 tubes.
What are the benefits of using LED replacement fluorescent tubes over traditional fluorescent tubes?
LED replacement fluorescent tubes offer several benefits over traditional fluorescent tubes. These benefits include energy efficiency, longer lifespan, lower maintenance costs, and improved light quality. LED tubes also do not contain harmful substances like mercury, making them more environmentally friendly.
Where can one purchase vintage tubes?
One can purchase vintage tubes from eBay where there are hundreds of such items available for purchase. They are also available to buy from 'Vintage Electronics'.
Is it possible to safely paint fluorescent tubes?
No.
If one fluorescent bulb is bad will all 4 fluorescent bulbs not work in a fixture with one ballast?
It is possible, depending on the ballast wiring to the tubes. Some ballast units actually contain multiple independent ballasts that would be hooked to individual tubes or pairs of tubes independently. Some ballasts may control all the tubes in one fixture and when one tube fails the others either go out or flicker badly.
What is a pin based fluorescent light fixture?
A pin based fluorescent light fixture is the type of fixture that takes fluorescent tubes. On each end of the fluorescent tubes there are contact pins. These pins are used to hold the tube in the fixture and to supply the voltage to the tube from the fixture's ballast.
How many fluorescent tubes equal 1000 watt metal halide light?
It would depend on the wattage of the fluorescent tubes. As a rough estimate, you would need about 6-8 standard 40-watt fluorescent tubes to approximate the light output of a 1000-watt metal halide bulb.
What advantages do fluorescent tubes have over incandescent bulbs?
Fluorescent tubes last longer and supply more light per watt of energy consumed than an incandescent bulb.
Where can one purchase a fluorescent bulb?
One can purchase a fluorescent bulb from any local hardware store like Lowes, Home Depot, and Walmart. They can also be bought cheap online on websites like Amazon.
Where can one purchase a fluorescent light bulb?
One may purchase a fluorescent light bulb at Home Depot, Lowe's and Home Hardware. Other sources for these bulbs include Canadian Tire, Rona and Walmart.
What are the different gases introduced into fluorescent lamps that give them their specific colors?
I think that you may be confusing fluorescent tubes with neon tubes. Fluorescent tubes use a phosphor coating on the inside of the lamp which is in a limited spectrum. Some tubes are cool white, warm white, and daylight. There is also a gro lux which is on the warm end of the spectrum used for growing indoor plants.
What uses ultraviolet light?
sterilizations of equipment and the fluorescent tubes
