Does it matter which ballast to use?
It needs to fit the electrical requirements of the lamp that it will run. When purchasing a ballast, you’ll need to read the type of lamps it’s designed for, how many lamps it operates, and the voltage the lamps will run on. Choosing the right ballast for a lamp will optimize the light output and life of the bulb.
Are all ballasts the same?
And there are two types of ballasts in each family: magnetic and electronic. Magnetic ballasts are the older ballast technology. For the fluorescent family, both T12 linear fluorescents and two-pin CFLs use magnetic ballasts. For HIDs, some metal halides and HPS lamps use magnetic ballasts.
What’s the difference between T8 and T12 ballast?
The main difference between T8 and T12 tubes is the tube’s diameter. T12 tubes are 1.5″ in diameter while T8s are just one inch. All other things—socket sizes, lengths, distance between pins—are the same. T8 LED tubes won’t fall out if you try to install them in a T12 fixture—they’ll fit just fine.
Can I bypass the ballast for plug and play LED lights?
Some LED bulbs may require you to remove the ballasts. However, a high-quality plug and play LED tube – like Warehouse Lighting’s Triple-Fit 4′ T8 LED – can be used in direct wire fixtures as well as traditional fluorescent fixtures with ballasts.
How many wires are in the new ballast?
The old ballast has three wires, red, black, and white. The new ballast has 5 wires, red, black, white, and two blue. How do I wire in the new ballast?
What is the phone number to replace a ballast?
It is intended to offer assistance in selecting a Universal ballast which is functionally equivalent to the ballast being replaced. If there is not an equivalent for a particular ballast, please contact us at 1-800-225-5278to determine an appropriate product substitution.
How do you replace a ballast on a light fixture?
Take a picture of the data plate of the ballast. the ballast is a rectangular box in the center line of the fixture. This allows you to verify the proper replacement is found. Disconnect all wires coming from the ballast and remove the ballast from the fixture using a screwdriver.
What if there is not an equivalent for a particular ballast?
It is intended to offer assistance in selecting a Universal ballast which is functionally equivalent to the ballast being replaced. If there is not an equivalent for a particular ballast, please contact us at 1-800-225-5278to determine an appropriate product substitution. Information is subject to change without notice.