Anyone running a Powersun or T-rex UV incandescent on a dimmer? Wondering if this would be acceptable to control heat output. Can anyone give it the thumbs up or explain why it's a bad idea?
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rheostat with UV incandescent?
zrho
Jun 20, 2003 12:21 AM
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pinatamonkey
Jun 20, 2003 01:40 PM
I think those bulbs are actually mercury vapor, not incandescent (although they fit in a standard socket)...
I have heard that you cannot use a dimmer/rheostat/etc., on them, but I don't know why.
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zrho
Jun 20, 2003 03:48 PM
Ah yes, they are indeed mercury vapor - which may also explain why I have not been able to find info about using a dimmer with them.
Thanks for the clarification.
