Major Debacle wrote:
I need an FSL-520-D Japanese style fluorescent lamp. It is unlike an
American style lamp in that it only has one electrode at each end. An
American style lamp flickers and overheats when plugged into this
Japanese style fixture. Does anyone know where I might be able to
procure these FSL-520-D Japanese style fluorescent lamps?

The AC voltage across this Japanese fluorescent fixture when plugged
into a 110-120 American socket is about 600 volts measured with a
standard American multimeter. Just for my own edification, does anyone
know how this kind of fixture differs in its operation from an American
style fluorescent fixture?

It's called an "Instant Start" bulb.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluorescent_lamp

Page down to the starting section or search the page for "instant start".

Here's an example of one, found with a quick web search:

http://www.kwhlighting.com/Merchant2...mv?Screen=PROD
&Store_Code=kwh&Product_Code=SYL-22403

(sorry for the split link).

You could call them and ask.

Or just take the bulb to any lighting supply company and ask for
an "instant start bulb" that fits.

Geoff.

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Geoffrey S. Mendelson, Jerusalem, Israel N3OWJ/4X1GM