[BC] fluorescent lamps in radio studios

Powell E. Way III, W4OPW powell
Thu May 5 08:59:12 CDT 2005


On 3 May 2005 at 1:06, Bob Groome wrote:

> In a different direction.... fluorescent in RADIO
> 
> studios. What worked for me was to remote mount
> the ballasts (did I spell that right?) in an
> electrical box OUTSIDE of the studio so the hum
> and virbrations where in the hall.

> Bob

Or use good ballasts and make sure they are bolted down correctly and 
this problem doesn't happen. Or if you are using the standard 48 inch 
T-12 bulbs, replace the ballasts with solid state one that use the 
smaller diameter T-8 bulbs. 32 watts per bulb and more output. 

Powell


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