The neon glow lamp tester is a staple in every electronics hobbyist’s lab. Here’s how to build one right in your own home. You may wonder what’s so cool about the “historical” neon glow lamp. For ...

Electronic ballasts used in fluorescent lighting systems can experience high failure rates, due to the fact that the ballast manufacturer may not have considered all failure mechanisms or provided ...

Electronic ballasts used in fluorescent lighting systems can experience high failure rates, resulting from end-of-life (EOL) issues. The IEC 61347-2-3 standard specifies three tests to simulate the ...

Unplug the fixture or turn off the power at the main panel. Remove the diffuser (cover), then carefully remove the ...