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Richard
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 Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 5:33 pm Post subject: Florescent tube lamps: Can they be operated in any position? |
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Just double-checking, being absolutely sure: Can your regular tubular
flourescent lamp (T5, T8) be operated in any position, or does it have to be
horizontal? TIA |
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JB
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| Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 6:34 pm Post subject: Re: Florescent tube lamps: Can they be operated in any posit |
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"Richard" <some_email@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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[quote]Just double-checking, being absolutely sure: Can your regular tubular
flourescent lamp (T5, T8) be operated in any position, or does it have to
be horizontal? TIA
Universal burning position is the accepted norm.[/quote]
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:59 am Post subject: Re: Florescent tube lamps: Can they be operated in any posit |
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On Mon, 7 Jul 2008 14:34:19 +0100, "JB" <nil@spam.net> wrote:
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"Richard" <some_email@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
news:6degp4F2558mU1@mid.individual.net...
Just double-checking, being absolutely sure: Can your regular tubular
flourescent lamp (T5, T8) be operated in any position, or does it have to
be horizontal? TIA
Universal burning position is the accepted norm.
JB
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If the lamp is an HO T5 lamp, 54 watt etc., put the etch end down.
The longer electrode makes for a mercury cold spot |
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