At 03:46 PM 11/7/2006, Jinx wrote:


> > >What do I need to run these on either 12VDC or something similar
> > >in AC ? Has to be low voltage
>
>Just daydreaming - what if I send 18VAC to the tube enclosure and
>hook that up to the secondary of an 18V transformer. Take 220V
>off the primary and use the 240V rated parts I already have

Why not?  Even better: pick just the right transformer and have it 
act as the ballast as well <grin>.

dwayne

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