neon transformer

[picasso]

I need to change the transformer on a neon light, the spec on the transformer reads 1.5kv- e1.5 Ma 37

I have found a fart transformer rated at 2 kv 37Ma would this be an ok replacement , they also do a 1kv 37Ma would this work ?

thanks for any replies.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I have found a fart transformer rated at 2 kv 37Ma would this be an ok replacement ,

As long as the lamp won't explode/overheat/suffer degraded life when you give it 33% more volts than it's designed to take it'll be fine.

they also do a 1kv 37Ma would this work ?

As long as the lamp will still strike, and produce light of the right quality, and not suffer any problems when you give it 33% less volts than it's designed to take it'll be fine.


Maybe you should get a competent electrician.

 

[picasso]

maybe you shouldent bother replying if you cant be arsed .

 

[Alarm]

You got the right answers though.

Whos the richard?

 

[picasso]

You got the right answers though.

Whos the richard?

whats with the attitude ? if you dont want to give advice dont post, I can guarantee you would not call me that if I was stood in front of you.

 

[oasistechnical]

be careful with neon tubes as they require the correct kv rating!

it sounds as though its a small neon sign, as most neons work from 5 kv up to 10 kv (split connections to cathods.)

the FART ones are the best to use,

if you over volt the neon it can fail but depends on the colour your using.

Oasis

 

[picasso]

thanks for the reply, yea its a small neon tube, I just spoke to a company that supplies transformers and got the information I need, at least I know I am not making an expensive mistake ordering the wrong spec.

 

[Alarm]

You got the right answers though.

Whos the richard?

whats with the attitude ? if you dont want to give advice dont post, I can guarantee you would not call me that if I was stood in front of you.

Really?

Ahh Essex bravado again.
I assure you i`m not 5 ft 5 and 9 stone either

 

[picasso]

ok post up some details so I can find you and I will come into london and we can discuss me being a "richard" face to face, easy to insult from behind a keyboard.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Why?

What would you say to his face that you can't say here?

 

[picasso]

I am working in borough high street tomorrow, if alarm meets me he can tell you what I said.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I doubt that he'll be rsed - I know I wouldn't, not without a clearer explanation of the benefits of a F2F.

 

[Alarm]

Talk about a keyboard warrior.

You started with the insults. Too hard to swallow the truth?

 

[picasso]

who did I insult ? I came on here asking for a bit of information if bas didint want to give out his trade secrets he didint have to post, instead he got sarky and you started the insults, to hard to swallow the truth, whats the truth then ? funnily enough when sparkys come on the plumbing forum asking about heating /plumbing they are helped as much as possible,

as for being a keyboard warrior I will be working at the blue eyed maid pub tomorrow in borough high street from 10 till about 2, call in and for the plumber.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

if bas didint want to give out his trade secrets he didint have to post, instead he got sarky

Sarky?

You asked if you could take a lamp designed to work on 1500V, and give it either 2000V or 1000V.

I said you could as long as that degree of over- or under- voltage wouldn't damage it or stop it working.

as for being a keyboard warrior I will be working at the blue eyed maid pub tomorrow in borough high street from 10 till about 2, call in and for the plumber.

Why?

What information about your light do you think you'd be able to get there that you can't get here?