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    Electronic Light Ballasts for Tubular Fluorescent Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Ballasts. Electronic Light Ballasts for Tubular Fluorescent Light Bulbs.
    In addition to being more energy-efficient than magnetic ballasts, these electronic ballasts are lighter and quieter. Ballasts that can operate multiple bulbs may have more wires than you need. Cover unused wires with a wire nut.
    Instant Start Ballast—Instant-start ballasts turn on immediately. They are the most energy-efficient, but shorten the bulb's life.
    Rapid Start Ballast—Rapid-start ballasts have a slight turn-on delay, but are gentler on bulbs than instant-start ballasts so bulbs last longer.
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    Instant Start Ballast
     
    For Tubular T12 Bulbs
    F72T12, F96T121, 255, 75120V AC/277V AC5Not Dimmable9 1/2"1 3/4"1 1/4"0UL Listed
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    Rapid Start Ballast
     
    For Tubular T12 Bulbs
    F30T12, F34T12, F40T12230, 34, 40120V AC/277V AC8Not Dimmable9 1/2"1 3/8"1"50UL Listed
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    F48T12/HO, F60T12/HO, F72T12/HO, F96T12/HO1, 260, 75, 85, 110120V AC/277V AC/120V DC/277V DC8Not Dimmable9 1/2"1 3/4"1 1/4"-20UL Listed
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    Magnetic Light Ballasts for Tubular Fluorescent Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Ballasts. Magnetic Light Ballasts for Tubular Fluorescent Light Bulbs.
    These ballasts are often found in older installations. Ballasts that can operate multiple bulbs may have more wires than you need. Cover unused wires with a wire nut. Ballasts take several seconds to turn on and require a starter.
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    Preheat Start Ballast
     
    For Tubular T12 and T8 Bulbs
    F15T8, F20T12115, 20120V AC2Not Dimmable3 1/8"1 3/8"1 7/8"50UL Listed
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