Thank you all who responded so far. I'll go down and take another look at it and also check with an electricity/lamp store about tubes and types of them.
Lasse From: "mike wilson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Hi, > Lasse Karlsson wrote: > > My question is: > > 1) Generally, how does the idea sound to you, who may know a bit more about these > > types of lights than me? > > Sounds OK to me. > > > 2) Do you think those tubes can be replaced with other types of fluorescent tubes > > of same power? Any reason not to? > > Yes. If you check the starters and chokes, you may find that you can > put higher power tubes in. There are various "light types" of tubes, too. > > > 3) Would it's power adjustment capabilities work just as well with other types of > > tubes? > > Not sure from your description. Fluorescents generally do not work well > at reduced outputs. Maybe better to build something that selectively > removes tubes from the circuit, if that is not what is already there. > > > 4) Am I possibly missing something else? > > Whatever you do, DO NOT use it with the UV tubes in without proper UV > eye protection. Even a short exposure (and reflected off something at > that) can cause eye problems, even with old tubes that do not tan well > any more. These problems may not show up immediately. The problems may > be permanent. Better to be safe. > > This looks like an excellent idea to pick up high intensity lighting for > a very reasonable price. > > mike >
