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    Default can i use old hydro ballast for jacobs ladder

    hi evry one i have an old 600w HPS ballast that i want to use for my second jacobs ladder project. i have been told about 3Kv comes out but it pulsed? and is it high frequency? current limiting? any info would b greatly appreciated. thanks rob



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    Probably back EMF. Have a look at a switchmode 'boost' circuit configuration.

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    have a look at this site here-



    just reading through it, some great ideas there. maybe parts of the ballast could be used.

    some different types here-


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    oh and hi trash, good to see you are still here.

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    or here

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    thanks trash that will b good for next ladder or this one if the ballast doesnt work. flyback does hav a good arc.
    i know it would b easier to just use a NST! but i dont have one(am tryin to find 1 very cheap)
    any more suggestions/help would be great thanks

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