MERCURY LAMP WITH ELECTRONIC BALLAST AND USE THEREOF

摘要

The present invention is directed to a combination of a mercury arc lamp placed in a reflector bulb and an electronic ballast to ballast the same. Use of the combination for projecting UVB and UVC radiation is also taught. The combination finds particular application for reptiles and birds that require UVB radiati on but low power. The invention can also be used as a germicide, a source of UV for hum an beings and to treat skin diseases such as psoriasis. it can further be used for curing materials. The combination is advantageously portable, and can be adapted to be clipped onto an object.