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2006-12-08 09:13:37 · 4 answers · asked by stone 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Applying a low voltage to an incandescent lamp to pre heat the filament prior to applying full rated voltage. This will extend the life of the filament almost indefinitely.
You can safely bet GE isn't going to let THIS technology hit the market!
2006-12-08 12:18:36 · answer #1 · answered by Steve 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Warming up something with a light bulb? Sounds kind of like glow plugs in a diesel engine for cold weather starts.
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Aha! Google is my friend. It's when you turn on a fluorescent light, how there's a faint glow to warm it up before the tube illuminates.
2006-12-08 09:15:24 · answer #2 · answered by Geoff S 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Weel, it is one of two things.
It means to rev up a date with dinner wine etc.
or it means you already did and now you are into the massage oil.
2006-12-08 09:17:28 · answer #3 · answered by Leslie S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you heat it until it radiates in the visual spectrum
short answer - TILL IT GLOWS
2006-12-08 09:15:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋