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Running a 380v lamp in 230v « on: May 27, 2009, 05:39:51 PM » Author: lantern_vision
Hi, I wanna ask a question. What happens if I run a 380v lamp in 230v. This specific lamp is a MHN-SA 2 kw. It cycles in 230v is it normal for it to cycle in 230v? I wont try that again anyway but I wanna know if it is normal for it to cycle. Thanks
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Re: Running a 380v lamp in 230v « Reply #1 on: May 30, 2009, 12:12:07 PM » Author: don93s
Are you referring to the ballast as being rated 380v? I think in most cases, if you operate an HID lamp with too low of line voltage, it will either fail to warm up fully and/or it will cycle.
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Re: Running a 380v lamp in 230v « Reply #2 on: May 30, 2009, 12:25:08 PM » Author: bluelights
The running voltage of a 400V lamp is something like 200-260V, so it practically cannot run up to full power from 230V.
If you run a lamp with 400V ballast on 230V, it might even fail to warm up as the starting current is too low...
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