[R-390] Ballastubes (was inrush current limiters)

[Jim Shorney]

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On Tue, 24 Dec 2002 13:55:22 -0800, Bill Smith wrote:

>Why not made a 300ma current source (zenner, two resistors, transistor, or
>your improvement) and hook it up to the +/- terminals of a bridge rectifier.
>Hook the AC terminals of the bridge rectifier to pins 2 and 7 of the
>ballast.


That's along the line I was thinking.  As wonderful as Dave's little
gizmo sounds, and I *do* wish him the best of luck with it, I don't
plan on buying one.  I'm just brainstorming for ideas that I can brew
up with parts on hand in the event my ballast tube is bad and my buddy
Steve doesn't give me a spare for free...  :-)  Yeah, I'm a tightwad,
and I'm not one of those purists who has to have everything look
original; I don't mind wiring something in if it is a good solution.

I'm sorry if this made anyone irritable, I've enjoyed the discussion
and learned a thing or two.  So what if it's a dead horse?  At least
I'm having fun!  I hope the rest of you are, too.

God rest ye merry, gentlemen.

Jim

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