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prevents the mercury from coming in contact with water.
Features
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All electrical connections made at one end of the lamp.
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Lamp base features a diabolic barrier which prevents arcing between pins.
3.4.2 Degradation Chart
Amalgam lamps have a useful life of approximately 18,000 hours. They can provide
adequate disinfection for up to two years and then require replacement.
3.4.3 Temperature Profile
VIQUA’s lamps use a mercury amalgam mix to control the vapour pressure and
produce a more stable output than conventional standard output lamps.
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