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    Tweeking the "55W" Ballast to get an extra 18W @ Bulb

    I know it's definitely not the old style, but then again doesn't look exactly like the new one either.
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    Tweeking the "55W" Ballast to get an extra 18W @ Bulb

    yup, have my ballast open, potting removed, ready to go....
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    Tweeking the "55W" Ballast to get an extra 18W @ Bulb

    Awwwwww... C'mon. Still no pics? You know there's some of us eagrly awaiting mor details and pics... You can't just say something like that and disappear...:shrug: :popcorn:
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    Sold/Expired ***** P7 and DHS Heatsink Part 2*****

    got my shipment today... thank you.
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    Modifying 35w ebay ballast questions

    So.. I'm thinking of re-potting these ballasts now, but still want access to the pot. Any opinions on whether I should use a tube down to the pot and use thermally conductive epoxy around the tube? Also, Since I've removed some of the old potting compound, is it worth while trying to use a bit...
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    Sold/Expired ***** P7 and DHS Heatsink Part 2*****

    :paypal: DHS Bare Aluminum "D" size ($25.00 for 3 + $19.00 for 2) DHS Bare Aluminum "C" ( $11.00 for 1) Count DHS as 6 pcs = $50.00 P7 Bare Aluminum "D" size ( $20.00 for 2) Registered mail $2.00 Total $72.00 ($75 using cc) Thanks for your email Please note, P7 heatsink is D size...
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    Modifying 35w ebay ballast questions

    oh well.... looks like I took one for the team.... :poof: I had my meter in series on the bulb side trying to measure the output Amps.. Flicked it on and saw the numbers go up.... and then the meter turned off.. No more meter... Good news though.. Adjusting that pot does the trick.. first I...
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    Modifying 35w ebay ballast questions

    ok, ok, I'll play as well.... :nana: This is my cheap chinese 35w ballast: Are those the resistors I see? And what do we have here: ok now... Someone can tell me where to measure, when to measure, i.e. how do I measure output at the bulb when this thing is fired up? (without toasting my...
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    Modifying 35w ebay ballast questions

    wow.. how many what's is your lamp shade?:poke:
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    Sold/Expired ***** P7 and DHS Heatsink Part 2*****

    Do you mean 2nd of November? DHS Bare Aluminum "D" size ($25.00 for 3 + $19.00 for 2) DHS Bare Aluminum "C" ( $11.00 for 1) P7 Bare Aluminum "C" and "D" size ( $20.00 for 2) Registered mail $2.00 Are those the correct prices or do I count the DHS as 6 items? I'll send payment once you confirm...
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    Modifying 35w ebay ballast questions

    got any pics of this pot? If you have, it may tempt me to bust mine open and have a look :popcorn:
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    Modifying 35w ebay ballast questions

    might be time for someone to take one for the team and try this out :thumbsup: I'd definitely be doing something along these lines if someone could figure this out.
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    Inexpensive SMD based 12V MR11 and MR16 Bulbs at Kai

    Just ordered the 12SMD version along with 2 other types of MR16 from KaiDomain. I'll be posting some pics up once I get them.
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    Yet another SSC P4 - MAG 3D (pics, beamshots)

    Still waiting on delivery of the Q5 and 5mode.
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    Quick & Dirty Elly mods UV (Update)

    Re: Quick & Dirty Elly mods - re-using the Elly star Search may be down but here's a link to the original BIG Elly thread: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=141874 Enjoy!:twothumbs

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