Yes, also if it is a bad lamp you will get the same condition.
You don't. The output of a ballast is for one purpose only and that is to operate the lamp that is designed for that ballast. You should be careful with high output ballasts as they can draw enough milliamps to lock your muscles up if the current is shorted through you.
No, a 4-tube T8 ballast is designed to operate 4 fluorescent tubes. If you want to operate only 2 tubes, you would need a ballast specifically designed for 2 tubes. Using only 2 tubes on a 4-tube ballast can cause issues such as reduced lamp life and improper lighting.
the most economical is the incandescent bulb because the power of bulb is low only while the fluorescent lamp is low and additional the power of ballast from 10%-20% power consumed.but the fluorescent lamp is 5 times brightly the incandescent bulb.
No, it is not recommended to use a mercury lamp in a metal halide ballast. Mercury lamps and metal halide lamps have different operating characteristics and using them interchangeably can result in poor performance, reduced lamp life, and potential safety hazards. It is important to use the correct type of lamp for the corresponding ballast.
NOT PROPERLY Although it may light, it will burn out pre-maturely due to the higher current flow. A ballast and its lamp must always be a proper match in any HID (high intensity discharge) application. The 400 watt rating of your ballast is NOT a maximum rating. It is 400 and only 400.
You don't. The output of a ballast is for one purpose only and that is to operate the lamp that is designed for that ballast. You should be careful with high output ballasts as they can draw enough milliamps to lock your muscles up if the current is shorted through you.
No, a 4-tube T8 ballast is designed to operate 4 fluorescent tubes. If you want to operate only 2 tubes, you would need a ballast specifically designed for 2 tubes. Using only 2 tubes on a 4-tube ballast can cause issues such as reduced lamp life and improper lighting.
the most economical is the incandescent bulb because the power of bulb is low only while the fluorescent lamp is low and additional the power of ballast from 10%-20% power consumed.but the fluorescent lamp is 5 times brightly the incandescent bulb.
Some fluorescent lamps (bulbs) can be dimmed, but they must be designed to be dimmable. The ballasts and electronics that drive the bulb have to be designed to work with a dimmer or they will not function properly and may overheat. When dimming fluorescent bulbs, many can't be faded smoothly from full to zero. Some will only go to a minimum like 5-20%. A dimmable compact fluorescent lamp will be labelled as being dimmble and can be connected to an ordinary dimmer. For tubes, the ballast has to be specailly designed to be dimmable.
Absolutely. Only you need connect together two wires coming from each lamp holder (shunt).
The starter does not strike after establishing the glow in the tube because it is designed to operate only during the initial phase of starting the fluorescent lamp. Once the gas in the tube ionizes and allows current to flow, the starter automatically disconnects from the circuit. This prevents it from interfering with the normal operation of the lamp, allowing the ballast to regulate the current and maintain the light output.
Depends. Lamps can certainly be built to work on either AC, or DC, or both. But some lamps, particularly those with electronics in them, either a dimmable lamp, or a fluorescent lamp, may only work with one type of electricity.
No, it is not recommended to use a mercury lamp in a metal halide ballast. Mercury lamps and metal halide lamps have different operating characteristics and using them interchangeably can result in poor performance, reduced lamp life, and potential safety hazards. It is important to use the correct type of lamp for the corresponding ballast.
Electronic Ballast plays a important part in lights.We need a Ballast Tester to test the electronic ballast performance of a fluorescent light fixture. This is a basic process that can be accomplished quickly once you understand the operation of the high voltage transformer. The high voltage transformer is also encased in an oil bath that reduces the heat created by the action of the transformer. A low voltage, generally 120 VAC, is transformed into a high voltage, generally in thousands of volts. There must be a continuity between the wires of the high voltage side in order for the circuit to operate correctly. Heat can damaged the internal connections of the ballast. By using a volt ohmmeter the internal circuit can be quickly checked. Not only in the voltage, but also in the current and others factors. If you want to learn more details about electronic ballast and relevant instruments, see the related link.
A monochrome television receiver can only broadcast a program in black and white. Even if the incoming signal is in color, the monochrome can only broadcast black and white.
NOT PROPERLY Although it may light, it will burn out pre-maturely due to the higher current flow. A ballast and its lamp must always be a proper match in any HID (high intensity discharge) application. The 400 watt rating of your ballast is NOT a maximum rating. It is 400 and only 400.
Yes, a two-tube fluorescent fixture can be wired to have only one tube. You would need to disconnect the ballast and sockets for the tube you are removing, and then rewire the remaining tube to the power source. Make sure to follow proper safety procedures and consult an electrician if needed.