On Wed, 13 Aug 2003, Peter L. Peres wrote:

> > 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.
>
  Maybe I will dissapoint you, but is not. :)
  Use a scope with a 100:1 probe and see the amount of DC voltage compared
  with the ac output voltage.

  Vasile

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