I seem to have missed something, so maybe someone will kindly explain WHY
YOU ARE DOING THIS!! Why are you trying so hard to get dangerous, high
wattage, heat-making lamp when cool, safe, high UV, low wattage, long-life
(9000 hours), fast fluorescent bulbs are so available and easy.
I've never used carbon arc or self-ballasting mercury - maybe they're
special enough to counter all problems. Like how?
Also, it isn't clear whether these bulbs come in a reflector, but my
experience with single bulbs for UV exposure is that the light is VERY
uneven over print area larger than 4x5 inches.
Please, ENLIGHTEN me!
Judy