Sam's F-Lamp FAQ Fluorescent Lamps, Ballasts, and Fixtures
Principles of Operation, Circuits, Troubleshooting, Repair
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Fluorescent Lamp Basics      The fluorescent lamp was the first
major advance to be a commercial success in small scale lighting
since the tungsten incandescent bulb. Its g