Re: Incandescent vs. Digital Fluoro Ballast for Interactive Display




Damon wrote:

> 1) If one uses a modern electronic dimmer pak to control and
> incandescent lamp, will lamplife deteriorate due to frequent
> switching/dimming?
>
> 2) What kind of longevity handicapping should I apply to incandescent
> lamps if used in the application described above?

Concur with NT that in general dimming will extend lamp life
considerably with one lookout, tungsten halogen lamps need to be
operated at full on a regular basis to alllow the halogen cycle to
work, otherwise get blackening of the lamp wall, program in a
`cleaners` full up at some appropriate time of day.

>
> 3) Does anyone know of an RGB fluorescent controllable fixture besides
> the unit made by brightline.com?

Mode do neon/cold cathode controllers:

http://www.modelighting.com/index3.asp?id=39&section=Neon/Argon%20Converters&set=2

Martin have the Cyclo:

http://www.martin-architectural.com/product/product.asp?product=cycloip65series

or just use dimming ballasts with appropriate interface and controller

www.pharoscontrols.com

Adam


>
> Many Thanks,
> Damon

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