xofinnocent Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 Hey all, i bought some 13 watt pc's at wallmart, the "fluorescent mainstays desk lamp" . and i tore them apart and put them in my home made hood. But im not sure if the ballats that came with them are good enough Link to comment
xofinnocent Posted February 3, 2003 Author Share Posted February 3, 2003 - i figure they would be but i would like your opinion. Heres a pict of the object in question. They kinda flicker when they go on. What are my options if they dont work? Link to comment
Smokey Joe Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 The ballasts should be fine. Link to comment
lizbeth Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 I've been using one for a few months, it seems ok. Link to comment
Physh1 Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 Why do you think they are not good enough? If they don'e work I'd look at the DIY kits that you can buy from hellologhts.com. They have some good PC DIY deals. Cameron Link to comment
MKramer Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 The ballasts should be capable of operating any 13W PowerCompact bulb. The type they use have a rather short light if turned on and off frequently, but one cycle per day is fine. If for some reason they do die, you can get cheap replacement ballasts online, at home depot or lowes, or any home lighting store. Link to comment
DLN Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 Fire Hazard... Open wires.... Link to comment
Chamkeeper Posted February 6, 2003 Share Posted February 6, 2003 How are open wires a fire hazard? I don't see any copper. BTW, nice job X. Link to comment
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