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Hi all.  The HBO 103 bulb uses a 22V voltage while the 100 W/2 uses 20V.
In my experience, it has been okay to use the new bulbs with the old
power supplies, although some users have experienced shorter bulb
lifetimes.  However, I would NOT recommend using the old bulbs with the
new power supplies as delivering a higher voltage could have serious
consequences (ie exploding bulb).

In the end however, I would suggest that it is always best to use the
bulbs that are recommended for your power supply by your microscope rep.

Cheers!
Mike

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Subject: Re: HBO 103 Bulb In A 100 W/2 Lamp Housing?

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we've always used the (HBO 103) in our 100 W/2 housing units.

Perveen

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Heather S Gavilan wrote:

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> Does anyone know for sure if it safe to use the long-life mercury 
> bulbs (HBO 103) in a HBO 100 W/2 lamp housing unit (Zeiss)?  I worry 
> that the 103 bulb could blow a fuse in the mercury lamp's power
supply.
>
> It's time for me to order a new supply of bulbs, and I'm of course 
> interested in purchasing the longer life kind.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Heather