RE: [APD] Over driving lights

["S. Hieber" <shieber at yahoo_com>]

You're talking about a 2x32 electronic ballast? 2x40?

A yar or two ago, Wayne was wiring bulbs in series, if I
remember correctly, on an elctronic ballast meant for T8
32W bulbs, using half the bulbs the ballast was intended
for. The ballast was one he could pick up cheaply at Home
Depot.

I believe the series wiring was the most effective. It gave
a higher voltage across the bulb assembly without allowing
more current that was useful. I don't remember if he ever
gave a wiring diagram but he experimented with hooking up
the bulbs in diff ways and measuring output, voltage,
watts.

I'd have to go back and dig up the posts to be sure.

Scott H.
--- Paul Gray <PGRAY at websoft_co.za> wrote:
> Hi Scott
> 
> I over drive the same as Jim wrote in his post. I
> basically take the electronic ballast that comes with the
> 4 foot shop light fixture and wire one light to it. It
> increases the available light by a massive amount.
> 
> It is an old reef keeper trick. They advocate the use of
> fans over the lights to minimise the heat build up. I
> live in a hot climate and so far this has not been an
> issue. The cooling is also meant to extend the life of
> the bulbs. I have used this for about a year now in total
> and I must say that this is the best option for great
> lighting on a limited budget or if you like Jim have
> limited space.
> 
> Anyway if there are any people that want a detailed plan
> or any other help I will be glad to help.
> 
> Regards
> Paul Gray
> 
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