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Re: Replacing a Switched Spur with an X10 AW10


  • To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
  • Subject: Re: Replacing a Switched Spur with an X10 AW10
  • From: "egelbeertje" <r_d_k@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 10:08:53 -0000
  • Mailing-list: list ukha_d@xxxxxxx; contact ukha_d-owner@xxxxxxx
  • Reply-to: ukha_d@xxxxxxx

Since a Fluorescent tube does not have a transformer but a ballast
you'd have to take in to account the resistive load (usually found
printed on the ballast so you'd have to open up the socket). The
transformers are basically coils so there you have to use the
inductive rating.

rgds Rob

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "david_dabs" <david_dabs@y...>
wrote:
> I wonder if anyone has done this or similar?
>
> I currently have a switch spur in the kitchen that powers 3 short
> (2ft) florescent tubes and two 12v tranformers for powering 4x (2
per
> transformer) low voltage lights for the glass doored cupboards,
what
> I'd like to do is replace this switch with the appliance switch
> module AW10.  The spec of this module is 10A resistive load - 3A
> inductive, I guess all of these devices are inductive, but have no
> idea on the rating of a florescent tube.




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