Re: really dim bulbs; Tungsten Halide lighting

[STEADIRIC@aol.com]

>> This may not be correct.  The weak spot of the filament will be the
>> narrowest part of the filament.  Since the entire current for the filament
>> passes through the entire filament this weak spot, due to its smaller
>> diameter and therefore its higher resistance, will have the highest
>> temperature.  Therefore the rate of deposition of Tungsten will be highest
>> at those spots.
>
>Don't follow this logic.

DOn't worry Phil, Brother Bob is correct.

Later!


Eric Fletcher
'87 5KCSTQIA2RSR2B
St. Louis, MO

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