linuxglobal
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Hi everyone,
Im looking into fixing some hid ballasts. They worked perfect until a few days ago when 1 started flashing and cutting out. Im not sure but when i took it apart i saw the switching spark gap flicker right when the bulb began to cut out. Once it dies shaking it tapping it wont do anything.
I tried running it on its side, and it starts up with no problems.
I was just wondering if anyone knew the symptoms of a dying or faulty switching spark gap. This one has a breakdown voltage of 600V. I have the rest of the specs on it. Im actually getting one from the states in a few days (Canadian).
I have a video of the ballast booting up and failing + how the spark gap flickers. I wonder, if the spark gap fails would that break the ignition sequence. I have pics + videos if you guys know anything on the topic.
Email me at camunteanu@gmail.com if you want me to send u the 2 vids i have of the ballast activity. I have board pics with the serial codes. + the location of the spark gap
They use the switching spark gaps in lcd projectors as well.
Thanks in advance. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Im looking into fixing some hid ballasts. They worked perfect until a few days ago when 1 started flashing and cutting out. Im not sure but when i took it apart i saw the switching spark gap flicker right when the bulb began to cut out. Once it dies shaking it tapping it wont do anything.
I tried running it on its side, and it starts up with no problems.
I was just wondering if anyone knew the symptoms of a dying or faulty switching spark gap. This one has a breakdown voltage of 600V. I have the rest of the specs on it. Im actually getting one from the states in a few days (Canadian).
I have a video of the ballast booting up and failing + how the spark gap flickers. I wonder, if the spark gap fails would that break the ignition sequence. I have pics + videos if you guys know anything on the topic.
Email me at camunteanu@gmail.com if you want me to send u the 2 vids i have of the ballast activity. I have board pics with the serial codes. + the location of the spark gap
They use the switching spark gaps in lcd projectors as well.
Thanks in advance. Any info would be greatly appreciated.