Is it possible to switch between two cold cathode bulbs by using a dpdt switch inbetween the bulbs and the inverter? Like: Code: bulb 1 - - bulb 2 - - to inverter - - On/off/on type? They wouldn't be powered at the same time, but switching between the two. I'm not sure of the right type of switch, but would you need a special switch since its higher voltages? Or is there any dangers in doing this
you only really need a SPDT switch. I don't think 1000v or whatever a CCFL is at will jump the gaps in one, but you may want to just hook it up and try... you'd do it like this: Code: SPDT o------- +CCFL1- -----| + -----o | Inverter o------- +CCFL2- -----| - ---------------------------| However, http://www.pcconsultant.com/lampfaq.htm says "Can I hook up more than one lamp to an inverter? No. Each lamp requires it's own inverter. Also, don't plan on using a selector switch on the lamps to connect multiple lamps to one inverter. Even though a selector switch would let you have only one lamp "active" at a time, the voltage levels are too high to successfully switch them using a selector switch. Bottom line: Each lamp requires it's own inverter, period. With a little ingenuity, you can conceal the inverter so it doesn't show."
