Re: Ballast Transformers.

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• Subject: Re: Ballast Transformers.
• From: "Mark Broker" <broker@uwplatt.edu> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla@uswest.net>)
• Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2000 11:17:33 -0700
• Approved: twftesla@uswest.net
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Chris.

A ballast is a small step-up transformer.  But, the power-handling is very
low.  I think on a standard 4' light ballast, the voltage is only a couple kV.
The current is also quite low (a 4' flourescent bulb is rated ~50W).  I was
told that a ballast also modifies the frequency, or rectifies it, but I have
seen slow-motion pictures that show the lights flickering at about 60Hz.....

Mark


Tesla List wrote:

> Original Poster: "Christopher Boden" <chrisboden@hotmail.com>
>
> What exactly is the Ballast in a flouresant light fixture?
> They appear to be some type of transformer. Are they usefull in Tesla duty?
> What ar the outputs? Voltage/Amperage?
>
> Just tinkerin'
>
> Chris Boden
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