ignitor in hid lighting

[jcole]

Hey guys and gals

Just wondering how an ignitor works. I understand that it ignites the gas in the archtube but how and what components does it consist of. I looked at advance website but couldnt find much.

Thanks.

 

[iwire]

Did you see either of these at Advance?

ABC's of High Intensity Discharge (HID) Ballasts


HID Ballast Pocket/Troubleshooting Guide