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What would be the best way to power a 75 watt mercury vapor lamp? « on: October 30, 2018, 08:27:22 PM » Author: Fluorescent05
Would a UK 6 foot 70 watt T8/6 foot 85? watt T12 preheat choke work for 75 watt mercury vapor lamps?
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Re: What would be the best way to power a 75 watt mercury vapor lamp? « Reply #1 on: November 24, 2018, 10:40:52 AM » Author: xmaslightguy
Your best bet would be to get a 75w MV ballast.
The UK choke might just work (basically like other chokes, originally designed for both)...but I'll let one of the UK guys/gals chime in on that...
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