Date:         Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:56:52 -0700
Reply-To:     Richard A Jones <Jones@COLORADO.EDU>
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From:         Richard A Jones <Jones@COLORADO.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Bright lighting
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> I think these days inverter assisted lighting is a very good alternative.


You can get 12V ballasts from Northern Arizona:
http://store.solar-electric.com/12vodcbaforf.html

We use them in the mtn cabin--stock 115V fixtures,
20 watt tubes, with an Iota ballast replacing the
stock.  The fixtures are ~$5, but I do feel bad
trashing the 115V ballast....

Richard

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