Overvolting a compact fluorescent?
06-12-09 | 02:51 PM
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Overvolting a compact fluorescent?
Anyone know if a 12v compact fluorescent can be overvolted to 14.4 volts? Will this have the same effect it would have on an incandescent, or will it get fried?
06-12-09 | 02:58 PM
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I think you'll find they step the voltage up, so trying to overvolt them will either achieve nothing (depending on the input voltage range) or you might re-invent the firework.
I'm sure you'll get more knowledgeable replies shortly...
I'm sure you'll get more knowledgeable replies shortly...
06-12-09 | 03:02 PM
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But this does beg the question, what exactly are you trying to do?
