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Re: NEON- an easy question
Hello Listers!
I do not belive that solid state transformers cause mercury staining. I
think what has happened in this case is improper pumping. If a lamp is
not pumped correctly it will stain and using solid state may expedite the
staining. Why? Because SS tranies will run hotter.
The big clue here is seeing staining close to the electrodes. If the
electrodes are brought up to temp when the vacuum is too great, the
impurities will settle in the tube.
Transco has published a really nice pumping routine. A copy of this
senario is available at www.lightwriters.com/nw Anybody wanna see it
posted here?
Jacob
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