I thought so, but didn't want to expend any energy validating it so I went
conservative. 'Nothing' would certainly be made up for in three seconds.


"Larry W4CSC" wrote in message
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"Johnhh" wrote in news:y9SdnYHlX9wnmCLfRVn-
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You would have to show me some data on that. I would suspect that after
about 3 seconds you will have made up for any excessive startup usage.



ER, ahh, guys....Flourescent lights running on 12V don't use starters and
filaments, any more. That was the Circline in Grandma's kitchen...

12v flourescent lights use a transistorized Tesla coil to fire
it...instantly!

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Larry

You know you've had a rough night when you wake up and you're outlined in
chalk.