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  2. Fluorescent lamp - Wikipedia

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    The spectrum of light emitted from a fluorescent lamp is the combination of light directly emitted by the mercury vapor, and light emitted by the phosphorescent coating. The spectral lines from the mercury emission and the phosphorescence effect give a combined spectral distribution of light that is different from those produced by incandescent ...

  3. File:Fluorescent Light.svg - Wikipedia

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    SVG Version of the Classic power circuit for a fluorescent light lamp A: Fluorescent Tube B: Power (+220 Volts) C: Starter D: Switch (Bi-metallic thermostat) E: ...

  4. Glow switch starter - Wikipedia

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    A preheat fluorescent lamp circuit using automatic starting switch. A: Fluorescent tube, B: Power (+220 volts), C: Starter, D: Switch (bi-metallic thermostat), E: Capacitor, F: Filaments, G: Ballast. When power is first applied to the circuit, there will be a glow discharge across the electrodes in the starter

  5. Compact fluorescent lamp - Wikipedia

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    George Inman later teamed with General Electric to create a practical fluorescent lamp, sold in 1938 and patented in 1941. [6] Circular and U-shaped lamps were devised to reduce the length of fluorescent light fixtures. The first fluorescent light bulb and fixture were displayed to the general public at the 1939 New York World's Fair.

  6. Electrical ballast - Wikipedia

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    An American electronic instant start ballast for powering a variety of American T8 fluorescent lamps. Variety of ballasts for fluorescent and other discharge lamps. An electrical ballast is a device placed in series with a load to limit the amount of current in an electrical circuit.

  7. Military helicopter makes emergency landing on California ...

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    Flames could be seen where a military helicopter made an emergency landing at Camp Pendleton on Friday, causing police to warn drivers of potential traffic delays along Interstate 5. All four crew ...

  8. 3-way lamp - Wikipedia

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    A 3-way lamp, also known as a tri-light, is a lamp that uses a 3-way light bulb to produce three levels of light in a low-medium-high configuration. A 3-way lamp requires a 3-way bulb and socket, and a 3-way switch. In 3-way incandescent light bulbs, each of the filaments operates at full voltage. Lamp bulbs with dual carbon filaments were ...

  9. Luke Grimes says it's hard work to remain a Hollywood heartthrob — but that's not why he's committed to the gym.. The Yellowstone actor, 40, revealed to Men’s Health that he’s figuring out ...