[TheForge] Re: fluorescent lamps in the shop

[Kenneth Mayer]

>From: "Rick & Kims Email" <korineks@rcn.com>
>Subject: >Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2002 20:05:30 -0500
>
>Temp effect on light output varies with the type of lamp and ballast.
>Cold temp operation decreases the light output, effeecting the 4' and
>8' slimline systems the most. (The bulbs in the freezer case at your
>local supermarket are high output-HO and super high output SHO lamps
>and ballasts).  While the light output increases as the lamps warm,
>output is still lower with lower ambient temps.  One inexpensive
>solution is to install "tube guards", thin clear plastic sheaths that
>insulate the tube substantially, in addition to protecting occupants
>from flying glass should a lamp get banged.  These are a great way to
>go in an unheated or minimally heated shop.


Don't install guard tubes on high output ("HO") tubes.  They will overheat
and have a greatly shortened life.

Ken
:-)