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Mr.Kh · 12th November 2003, 11:38 PM

Aww jeez

, I just figured out what a "Condensator" is, I kept looking at the symbol and I'm like that LOOKS like a capacitor, and it has a rating in fahrrads, but I've been trying to look up what a condensator is for a while now

.... So for the english speakers like myself, yes those are Capacitors.

mathias · 13th November 2003, 12:44 AM

Yes, Condensator is actually Capacitor, I´m sorry for my spelling. I know it´s hard to find a 18 uF / ~300V capacitor, but you don´t need it. But without it, your electricbill will be more expensive.

ace3000_1 · 13th November 2003, 12:48 AM

is it possible that you can suply some parts like the cap?

Trev

mathias · 13th November 2003, 10:35 PM

I don´t think I need to supply any caps, they are pretty easy to find. You can find the 2.2nF capacitor in small fluorescent-lamp, broken powersupplys for computers and in many other things. It doesn´t have to be exactly 2.2nF, I use 3.3nF.

I´m working on a electric-ignitor that will be a better choice, and last much longer than the "conventional glow-tube starter" does.

ace3000_1 · 14th November 2003, 12:53 AM

heya bud ok i see your using a different kind of cap, i used to wire up lights and they arent the same ones we used to use nor that are on a fluro light i got here. and yess the type of cap u are using u can get anywhere.

Trev

kcsabresfan · 14th November 2003, 02:53 AM

So where in the U.S. would someone find a handfull of ballasts like that, only made for U.S. 120V?

li_gangyi · 14th November 2003, 03:47 AM

the ignitor..is a starter right?? tt kind that flickers when u turn it on..so does the HID flicker when u first on it??
And I though almost all starters had a cap internally connected inside...

Wes Marquenie · 14th November 2003, 12:20 PM

I bought a 400W HQI ballast at www.firstlight.nl for 24 euro. It's not on their website, but I orderd by e-mail.

Regards,
Wes

Tall Shadow · 14th November 2003, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kcsabresfan
So where in the U.S. would someone find a handfull of ballasts like that, only made for U.S. 120V?

Looks like a standard solid state ballast. You should be able to find them at Home Depot/Lowes or any lighting/electrical shop.
I'd be interested to see someone try this on this side of the pond.

Good work guys!

Tall Shadow

li_gangyi · 14th November 2003, 12:36 PM

I'll bet it's not soild state...it's IRON....the usualy tranfo look-a-like kind...

13th November 2003, 12:48 AM	#13
ace3000_1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: spain	mathis is it possible that you can suply some parts like the cap? Trev

14th November 2003, 12:53 AM	#15
ace3000_1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: spain	mathias heya bud ok i see your using a different kind of cap, i used to wire up lights and they arent the same ones we used to use nor that are on a fluro light i got here. and yess the type of cap u are using u can get anywhere. Trev

14th November 2003, 02:53 AM	#16
kcsabresfan diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Kansas City	Where in US So where in the U.S. would someone find a handfull of ballasts like that, only made for U.S. 120V?

14th November 2003, 03:47 AM	#17
li_gangyi diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Woodlands Circle	the ignitor..is a starter right?? tt kind that flickers when u turn it on..so does the HID flicker when u first on it?? And I though almost all starters had a cap internally connected inside... __________________ Kids in the back seat cause accidents...Accidents in the back seat cause kids...

14th November 2003, 12:36 PM	#20
li_gangyi diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Woodlands Circle	I'll bet it's not soild state...it's IRON....the usualy tranfo look-a-like kind... __________________ Kids in the back seat cause accidents...Accidents in the back seat cause kids...


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12th November 2003, 11:38 PM	#11
Mr.Kh diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Vancouver	Aww jeez , I just figured out what a "Condensator" is, I kept looking at the symbol and I'm like that LOOKS like a capacitor, and it has a rating in fahrrads, but I've been trying to look up what a condensator is for a while now .... So for the english speakers like myself, yes those are Capacitors.

13th November 2003, 12:44 AM	#12
mathias diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden	Yes, Condensator is actually Capacitor, I´m sorry for my spelling. I know it´s hard to find a 18 uF / ~300V capacitor, but you don´t need it. But without it, your electricbill will be more expensive.

14th November 2003, 12:20 PM	#18
Wes Marquenie diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Enschede	I bought a 400W HQI ballast at www.firstlight.nl for 24 euro. It's not on their website, but I orderd by e-mail. Regards, Wes

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