What would have more impact on the visible coloring of a given K rated bulb, changing the bulb type or ballast? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I have been under the impression that the ballast itself can have as much impact on the coloring and performance of different bulbs as the bulb type itself.
Although I don't yet understand all the fancy electrical/chemical why's and such, one of these days I'll do the real research and figure all that stuff out...maybe.
a lot depends on ballast electronic or whatever if the ballast don't match you get a deferent output from the same lamp with deferent ballast. If you masher the
volt output of different brands you will find a difference between them and this
can lead to a deferent output from your lamp. Just a 10% deference can have
and effect and can also Change the life time of your lamp.
even thou a electronic ballast will fire up most all lamps their can stile be
a difference in volt output.
But after all is said its not as big a dial as the difference in a new and a year old lamp
as we all no most all lighting will lose its output with time. Just some sooner thin others
Do you no Howe Thea make the so call long life standard light bulb Thea us a 130watt
lamp for a 120watt Thea don't barn as hot and will last longer.
Originally Posted by dakar
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