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Default Vemcolite VL-4 on 50Hz?

On Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 11:17:09 PM UTC-4, Jon Anderson wrote:
On 9/09/2017 9:42 PM, wrote:

But if it is just a light, I would think the right bulb would have it working on 240 volts 50 cycle.
I would look at the LED bulbs and see if you can not get a bulb that will fit and work at your voltages.


Should have provided a bit more info. There's a center bulb that I think
runs straight line voltage, have to scope out the wiring to see. But the
issue at hand is the circular fluorescent bulb, the starter and
transformer, wondering if they'll function OK on 50Hz. Otherwise I'll
have to scrounge a used circular fixture and use the local flavor bits.
Have to go dig it out of storage and have a closer look at the wiring.

Jon


If the light worked on 120 volts 60 hertz power , you will need to change the ballast. _You should be able to find a ballast for that lamp that is for 240 volts and 50 cycle locally or maybe from Ebay or AliExpress.

Dan