Since Greg and others started talking about electronic ballasts, I've
converted most of my lights. I am seeing extended life on bulbs. I used
to buy cheap garage fixtures, and found they would eventually start to
eat bulbs! Besides lower power and higher output, electronic ballasts
are instant on and if one of two bulbs is bad, the good one will still
light. Well worth it IMO!
"Joseph C. Loucek, III" wrote:
>
> 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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> 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
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