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GM0CSZ > INFO 14.07.02 11:38l 26 Lines 870 Bytes #999 (0) @ WW
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Subj: Re: 110v v 240 v & Fluo lamps
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From: GM0CSZ@GB7NOS.#76.GBR.EU
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M1BYT wrote:-
>
> Operating voltage has a dramic effect on the lifetime of these lamps.
> Try recording your mains supply voltage over a reasonable period of
> time. Watch for the peaks. Lamps used to be available at several
> voltages from wholesalers, perhaps they can still be had?
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I can imagine that the older 240 V bulbs now enjoy an extended life ,since
the voltage in a number of EU countries (incl the UK) has been harmonised
to nominally 230 V . At this QTH the voltage is now usually 235 -237 V;
not higher.
73 - Frank , GM0CSZ @ GB7NOS.#76.GBR.EU
Inver by Tain , IV20 1RX Scotland UK Loc: IO87AT
e-mail: gm0csz.kn6wh@ntlworld.com
They say the future is bright ; 2 of its challenges being RENEWABLE ENERGY
and LINUX.
Message timed: 00:41 UTC on 12 Jul 2002
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