Re: carbon arc lamp

Gordon J. Holtslander (holtslander@sask.usask.ca)
Thu, 14 Sep 1995 16:55:06 -0600 (CST)

The brand name of the one I use is "Mediray". I bought it at a surplus
sale. I assume it came out of a piece of scientific/medical equipment.

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Gordon J. Holtslander 112 Science Place
HOLTSLANDER@SKYFOX.USASK.CA Department of Biology
URL: /~holtsg University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Tel (306)966-4433 S7N 5E2
Fax (306)966-4461 Canada
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On Fri, 15 Sep 1995, Greg Schmitz wrote:

>
> Gordon,
>
> Do you, or does anyone else on the list, happen to have any model #'s for
> UV rich self-ballasting mercury lamps? I've looked at a number of
> self-ballasting mercury lamps, but they are all pretty weak when it comes
> to UV; I assume because they are designed for general illumination. My
> experience with distributors has not been good when it comes to getting
> technical specs.
>
> --greg schmitz
>
> On Fri, 15 Sep 1995, Gordon J. Holtslander wrote:
>
> >
> > An easy relatively cheap source of UV light is a self-ballasting mercury
> > vapour lamp. These lamps screw into a standard incandescent fixture.
> > They come in a number of wattages - about 120W and up. Some are
> > specifically made for medical equipment where UV light is required. Any
> > large electrical supply shop should carry them. Cost is usually $50.00
> > and up.
> >
> > I don't remember the exact details, but I recall carbon arc lamps are
> > more than a little hazardous for your health if not used correctly.
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________________________________________________
> > Gordon J. Holtslander 112 Science Place
> > HOLTSLANDER@SKYFOX.USASK.CA Department of Biology
> > URL: /~holtsg University of Saskatchewan
> > Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
> > Tel (306)966-4433 S7N 5E2
> > Fax (306)966-4461 Canada
> > ________________________________________________________________________
> >
> > On Thu, 14 Sep 1995, Christopher Walton Reid wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > On Thu, 14 Sep 1995, David Black wrote:
> > >
> > > > I am looking for a good source for a carbon arc lamp or any other good and
> > > > inexpensive light source for kallitypes. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated
> > > > Thanks in advance.
> > > >
> > > > David Black <ZU03632@UABDPO.DPO.UAB.EDU>
> > > >
> >
> >
> >
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