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Yes, fluorescent lamps may be powered by DC but they need a DC lamp controller instead of an AC ballast and starter. The DC lamp controller is more complex.

I have a 12V lantern with fluorescent lamp tubes.

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Which kind a light bulb uses the least amount of energy a fluorescent lamp a halogen lamp a incandescent lamp or a heating lamp?

Fluorescent lights use far less energy than any of the others listed.


What is the function of capacitor across the supply to the fluorescent lamp when it is used?

A capacitor is placed across the supply of a fluorescent lamp circuit to correct the power factor


What is the function of the capacitor in the fluorescent lamp?

The capacitor in a fluorescent lamp is primarily used to improve the power factor of the lamp's circuit. It helps to correct the phase difference between the voltage and current in the circuit, which can improve the overall efficiency of the lamp. Additionally, the capacitor helps to stabilize the voltage across the lamp, reducing flickering and ensuring a more consistent light output.


What is fluorescent lamb?

Perhaps you are asking about fluorescent lamp. This is an electrical device that uses a fluorescent bulb to give off light. The bulb is a recent invention designed to give energy savings in the residential area. The fluorescent bulb used to be used exclusively in industrial applications, but the new bulb is small and compact enough to be used in a home lamp.


What is an electric lamp?

The term "electric lamp" is a general one. It refers to a slice of technology that produces light from electricity, and how it does this can vary. The two basic types of lamp are the incandescent type and the fluorescent type. There are other types, like a light emitting diode type, which is solid state kind, and a carbon arc lamp, but we usually use the term for the two common types mentioned. Sometimes we use the term to include the whole fixture. A table lamp might be referred to as an electric lamp in some cases. But as regards the "regular" usage, the lamp will work in one of two ways. In one, a resistive element which will heated by the electric current to the point of incandescence, where it will emit light. The filament gets really hot and glows, and you already know that this describes the incandescent lamp. In the fluorescent lamp, a gas-filled tube it electrified and the gas is ionized with the subsequent emission of light. This is the fluorescent lamp, and many of them are set up with secondary emission characteristics to increase and/or change the spectrum of light emitted. Use the link below to go to the Wikipedia post on the electric lamp. You'll be well informed if you surf on over and skim it.

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Can we use fluorescent lamp in dc?

Yes, fluorescent lamps may be powered by DC but they need a DC lamp controller instead of an AC ballast and starter. The DC lamp controller is more complex. I have a 12V lantern with fluorescent lamp tubes.


If AC is replaced by DC in a fluorescent lamp circuit will the circuit work?

No.


Is lamp to a fluorescent?

Yes, lamp is to fluorescent


Can an incondescent lamp dimmer be used to control a fluorescent lamp load?

No, incandescent lamp dimmers are not compatible with fluorescent lamps. Fluorescent lamps require special dimming ballasts to control their light output. Attempting to use an incandescent lamp dimmer with a fluorescent lamp can cause damage to the lamp and dimmer.


Which kind a light bulb uses the least amount of energy a fluorescent lamp a halogen lamp a incandescent lamp or a heating lamp?

Fluorescent lights use far less energy than any of the others listed.


What is a good lamp to use at a workstation with a computer?

The Advantus Black Computer Fluorescent Desk Lamp is made for that.


When was fluorescent lamp invented?

Thomas Alva Edison invented fluorescent lamp in 1896


What is the average price of a fluorescent desk lamp?

The average price of a fluorescent desk lamp is about $30. You can buy a fluorescent lamp for as much as $55, or as little as $17. It depends on the brand size of bulbs used in the lamp.


Can you put a fluorescent bulb in your floor lamp?

Yes, you can use a fluorescent bulb in a floor lamp as long as the bulb fits the lamp's socket and wattage requirements. Make sure to check the lamp's specifications to ensure compatibility and consider the lighting quality and intensity of the fluorescent bulb for your needs.


What is the most common fluorescent lamp found in an exterior commercial sign?

The most common fluorescent lamp found in an exterior commercial sign will be a high output DC recessed base lamp. The ballast will be a zero degree type to allow it to ignite the tube in cold weather down to 0 degrees F.


Who scientist invented fluorescent lamp?

The fluorescent lamp was invented by American engineer and inventor, George Inman, who developed the first commercially viable fluorescent lamp in 1934.


Does fluorescent lamp work by DC voltage?

Fluorescent lamps can be used in the District of Columbia.If you were really asking if they can be supplied with direct current, the answer is yes, but they really don't like it. They prefer to be supplied with alternating current, or AC, so you'd have to "chop" the DC or use it to drive an inverter, which will change the DC into AC.There are florescent lamps and CFL's made specifically for 12 and 48 VDC applications available through specialty alternative energy stores.