Because of the many new ratings of lamps and new circuits, the operation and maintenance of fluorescent lamp installations has brought fresh responsibilities to the maintenance engineer. Effective maintenance requires fundamental knowledge of lamps and their associated circuits. This paper, therefore, deals with lamp and circuit characteristics from a practical point of view.
A detailed description of circuit components is also given, together with recommended testing methods and advice as to how troubles can be detected, identified and remedied.
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