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Similiar to a flourescent light. The ignitor provides a high voltage potential to excite the sodium gas within the bulb.

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How does an ice cube relay work?

The relay is used to "interlock" a circuit. It consists of a coil and a number of auxiliary "normally open" or "normally closed" contacts. A limiting condition is wired through the coil contacts and resulting conditions are wired through the auxiliary contacts. When the limiting condition is met, the coil will pull in and change the state of the auxiliary contacts. For example, if you want a lamp (lamp 1) to turn off when a second lamp (lamp 2) is turned on, lamp 1 would be wired through a "normally closed" set of contacts and lamp 2 would be wired through the coil contacts. When lamp 2 is turned on, the coil will pull in and open the "normally closed" contact for lamp 1, turning it off.


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 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.


Why rectifier is not used in dynamo?

rectifier is not used because of damaged of problemAnswer.Because there's no need for that since the lamp on your bicycle can still work on the induced AC power.


Can you have 2 motion sensors on one electrical circuit For example a lamp post and wall lantern are controlled by one light switch will a motion sensor work?

Each fixture will have to have it's own motion sensor, then yes it will work.

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What is the work of capacitor in sodium vapour lamp?

A sodium vapour lamp does not include a capacitor in its construction. Any capacitor associated with this type of fixture will be found where the ballast is located and not in the lamp itself.


Will mercury vapour work in a sodium vapour fixture?

no


What is function of ignitor in metal halide lamp?

The ignitor in a metal halide lamp is responsible for providing the initial high voltage needed to ignite the gas inside the lamp. It generates a high voltage pulse to establish an electric arc between the electrodes, which then heats up the gas and produces the light output. Once the lamp is ignited, the ignitor is no longer needed and the lamp can operate using the ballast.


What is ignitor in electrical circuit?

ignitor through high pulse to the object to work


How does a getter work in a high pressure sodium lamp?

I believe it's there to remove impurities from within the outer glass envelope that would otherwise attack the arctube


How does vapour compression work?

See my answer to~How does air conditiong work~ on this site.


How does a furnace spark ignitor work to ignite the gas in a furnace?

A furnace spark ignitor works by creating a spark that ignites the gas in a furnace. When the ignitor is activated, it generates a high-voltage electrical spark that ignites the gas, allowing it to burn and produce heat for the furnace. This process is essential for starting the heating cycle in a furnace.


How does an ignitor on a furnace work?

An ignitor on a furnace works by generating a high voltage electrical current that creates a spark or a hot surface to ignite the gas or oil in the furnace. This ignition process is essential for starting the combustion process that produces heat for the furnace to operate and warm up the space. If the ignitor malfunctions, it can prevent the furnace from starting properly.


If the ballast on a fluorescent light blows will the lamp still work?

Typically, if the ballast on a fluorescent light blows, the lamp will not work. The ballast regulates the electrical current to the lamp, so if it is not functioning properly, the lamp will not receive the correct power to light up.


Can you use a 70 watt high pressure sodium bulb in a 100 watt ballast?

No. The bulb has to match the ballast wattage exactly. And you can't interchange different lamps (like metal halide) either. The ballast is specific to that wattage and lamp type. The bulb will either burn out quickly or just not work properly at all


Will a 1990 Chev igniter work on a ezgo 2 cycle golf cart?

This set up will not work due to the lack of the electrical ignitor to handle the engines RPM's


What does not belong cloud or ust or water or sunlight?

Lamp, because you need electricity for the lamp to work