krypton/argon

[333rocky333]

have some lights fitted with 18 watt standard T8 tubes.
seem to work ok

on the hf ballasts is 18watt krypton, or 16 watt argon

new to me, anyone explain

 

[GaryMo]

At a guess I would say it relates to the filled gas inside the lamp. Can't be anything else really.
It's not something I've notice before though.

 

[333rocky333]

Think so,

normal tubes Afaik use argon, and are 18 watt.

Never seen a 16 watt 2 foot.

I need 3 new units so I think, best get 18 watt ones I suppose.
May phone tridonic dealer and ask them they make both sizes.

 

[GaryMo]

That's probably your best bet.
Let us know what you find out.

 

[Taylortwocities]

I'm not sure if Krypton is that safe: