> electrodes in operation. The problem is common to all mercury vapor lamps > (including common fluorescent tubes). > Veeeeeeeeery interesting, Peter! I'll look for some datasheets and learn > more. Thanks a lot! ;o) Is it that veeeeeeery interesting ? I forgot to mention that the dc from the lamp also affects the oscillator and can put the transformer into saturation and 'cook' it. Peter -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body