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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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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.
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.
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.
Can 32 watt t12 fluorescent lamps be used where a 40 watt t12 fluorescent lamp was used?
Yes, you can use a 32 watt T12 fluorescent lamp in a fixture that previously housed a 40 watt T12 fluorescent lamp. However, the light output will be slightly lower. It's advisable to check the fixture's compatibility with the lower wattage lamp to ensure proper performance.
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 we use a 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.
