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Jan O
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 1:04 am    Post subject: Help required please Reply with quote
Ok I have a brand new flourescent tube controller, it says suitable for 30 and 36 inch tubes 25-30 watts. But I need to use a 24inch tube, which is only 18 to 20 watts. Now can I run the smaller tube off this starter safetly? Or do I need to buy another controller?
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Rickeezee
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 10:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have done this myself before, the tube works OK but I have found does not last very long as the wattage regulation is incorrect and in my experience it fries the tubes after a few weeks so false economy I found out to my cost.
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