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Do Frequent Stop/Starts Affect Germicidal Lamps?

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Do Frequent Stop/Starts Affect Germicidal Lamps?

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The answer depends on the lamp type. • Cold Cathode lamps unaffected by frequency of starting. Slimline lamps are affected by the number of starts. More starts equals a short lamp life. • Hot Cathodes are affect by frequent starts/stops. They will reduce the lamp’s operating life.