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Mercury vapor lamps used incorrectly « on: May 09, 2023, 08:01:21 PM » Author: GE PM
I dont think this is the right setup to run this lamp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAsXav4qqMw&ab_channel=JustA
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Re: Mercury vapor lamps used incorrectly « Reply #1 on: May 13, 2023, 08:27:26 AM » Author: LandryB
Looks like a good way to start a fire.
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Re: Mercury vapor lamps used incorrectly « Reply #2 on: September 17, 2023, 01:56:59 AM » Author: WorldwideHIDCollectorUSA
That lamp is being overdriven significantly.
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Re: Mercury vapor lamps used incorrectly « Reply #3 on: September 17, 2023, 11:30:55 AM » Author: wide-lite 1000
 IDIOTS like that have NO business posting videos on You Tube !!
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Re: Mercury vapor lamps used incorrectly « Reply #4 on: September 17, 2023, 02:41:25 PM » Author: WorldwideHIDCollectorUSA
This can lead to other people repeating the same mistake and putting their own selves in danger.
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Re: Mercury vapor lamps used incorrectly « Reply #5 on: September 17, 2023, 03:18:23 PM » Author: Econolite03
Great fun stuff. Reminds me of those who buy LPS lamps and run them incorrectly.
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