If used with the proper fluorescent tube (usually T8) electronic ballasts
will dramatically increase the time between bulb changes. Most electronic
ballasts operate at a much higher frequency than standard magnetic ballasts
which also helps to reduce the flicker effect. We use lots of electronic
ballasts for our daygecko lighting, some enclosures have four bulbs above
them so efficient lighting and long life is very important. Here is a link
that explains how ballasts work including electronic.
http://www.advancetransformer.com/techcenter/flb/purpose.asp?L1=4&L2=0&L3=0&;
L4=0
Greg Christenson
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http://www.daygecko.com
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From: Joseph C. Loucek, III <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, December 04, 2000 8:50 AM
Subject: RE: [Gecko] shop lights
> Along the same line, I've been wondering if folks are getting better
performance out ballast-type fixtures as opposed to the electronic
> ballasts. I've been having horrible luck with the electronic ballast
> fixtures with regard to bulb life. Although Greg may be right and it may
> actually be that the fixture is right on top of the cage.
>
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> From: Lyle Puente[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
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> Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2000 11:00 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Gecko] shop lights
>
> >How safe is it to put a metal-dome shop light directly on a metal mesh
> >screen lid? Seems that I've always done that, but I was just wondering
if
> >it decreases bulb life due to reflected heat.
>
> I noticed dropping the bulbs to decrease bulb life dramatically. I popped
> two yesterday......
> I wouldnt think it makes that much or a difference in bulb life. I would
> make sure the lid is all metal though, I have melted more than a few
> plastic frame types....yeah Im pretty dim.
>
> Lyle Puente
> PO Box 438
> Crompond, NY 10517
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