12 volt fluorescent ballast supplier

[Don Bradner]

T8 tells us the diameter (1-inch), but for ordinary bulbs the wattage is related
to length. For example, 12-inch are typically 8 watt, 15-inch are 14 watt,
18-inch are 15 watt, 24-inch are 20 watt, 36-inch are 30 watt, and 48-inch are
40 watt.

There are high output (HO) and very high output (VHO) bulbs, but they have
different end pins and are very unlikely in a Bird.

I would try Dupree Products for the ballast/inverter; I don't think they are
listed on the dupreeproducts.com website, but he probably has them.

On 1/28/2013 at 4:22 PM Jean Eichenlaub wrote:

>Am in need of a replacement for a Triad-litrad Model #PS-15 Fluorescent
>lamp dc ballast.  Does anyone know a source?
>
>The T8 lamp has 58 watts printed on it.  That seems a bit high for the 12
>volt system.  Old ballast has line current 2.0A or 2.75A and input voltage
>13.2 VDC printed on it.  Shouldn't the lamp be about 35 watts?
>
>Jean Eichenlaub
>'87 35' FC
>San Diego, CA