Re: Fluorescent light ballasts

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From: David Lesher
Date: Sat, 18 Nov 1989 13:41

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I was told once (by folks that ought to know) that as the tubes
age, not only does the light output drop; but the power drawn
increases. Thus the efficiency takes a double whammy.
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From: wb8foz@mthvax.cs.miami.edu (David Lesher)
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Subject: Re: Fluorescent light ballasts
Keywords: efficiency
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