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Electronic Ballasts for Tubular Fluorescent Light Bulbs
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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 ballasts turn on immediately. They are the most energy-efficient, but shorten the bulb's life.
Programmed-start ballasts provide the longest bulb life, but they take longer than instant- and rapid-start ballasts to turn on. They are often used with motion-sensing light controls.
For Bulb Trade No. | For No. of Bulbs | For Bulb Wattage | Voltage | No. of Wire Leads | Light Setting | Lg. | Wd. | Dp. | Min. Start Temp., °F | Specifications Met | Each | |
Instant Start | ||||||||||||
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For Tubular T8 Bulbs | ||||||||||||
F17T8, F25T8, F32T8 | 1 | 17W, 25W, 32W | 120V AC/277V AC | 4 | Not Dimmable | 9 1/2" | 1 1/8" | 1 1/8" | 0° | UL Listed | 0000000 | 000000 |
F17T8, F25T8, F32T8 | 3, 4 | 17W, 25W, 32W | 120V AC/277V AC | 8 | Not Dimmable | 9 1/2" | 1 3/8" | 1" | 0° | UL Listed | 0000000 | 00000 |
F17T8, F25T8, F32T8, F40T8 | 1, 2 | 17W, 25W, 32W, 40W | 120V AC/277V AC | 5 | Not Dimmable | 9 1/2" | 1 3/8" | 1" | 0° | UL Listed | 0000000 | 00000 |
F25T8, F32T8 | 2, 3 | 25W, 32W | 120V AC/277V AC | 6 | Not Dimmable | 9 1/2" | 1 3/8" | 1" | 0° | UL Listed | 0000000 | 00000 |
F96T8 | 2 | 59W | 120V AC/277V AC | 5 | Not Dimmable | 9 1/2" | 1 1/4" | 1" | 32° | UL Listed | 0000000 | 00000 |
For U-Shaped T8 Bulbs | ||||||||||||
F17, F25, F32, FBO16, FBO24, FBO29/SS, FBO31, FBO32, FO17, FO25/WW, FO28/SS, FO30/SS | 1, 2 | 25W, 28W, 29W, 30W, 32W | 120V AC/120V DC/277V AC/277V DC | 5 | Not Dimmable | 9 1/2" | 1 3/16" | 1" | 0° | UL Listed | 0000000 | 00000 |
Programmed Start | ||||||||||||
For Tubular T8 Bulbs | ||||||||||||
F17T8, F25T8, F32T8 | 1 | 17W, 25W, 32W | 120V AC/277V AC | 6 | Not Dimmable | 9 1/2" | 1 3/8" | 1" | 0° | UL Listed | 0000000 | 00000 |
F17T8, F25T8, F32T8 | 2 | 17W, 25W, 32W | 120V AC/277V AC | 8 | Not Dimmable | 9 1/2" | 1 3/8" | 1" | 0° | UL Listed | 0000000 | 00000 |
FBO31, FBO32, FO32 | 1 | 32W | 120V AC/120V DC/277V AC/277V DC | 8 | Dimmable | 9 1/2" | 1 3/4" | 1" | 50° | UL Listed | 0000000 | 00000 |
FBO31, FBO32, FO32 | 2 | 32W | 120V AC/120V DC/277V AC/277V DC | 11 | Dimmable | 9 1/2" | 1 3/4" | 1" | 50° | UL Listed | 0000000 | 00000 |
FBO31, FBO32, FO32 | 4 | 32W | 120V AC/120V DC/277V AC/277V DC | 17 | Dimmable | 16 3/4" | 1 3/4" | 1" | 50° | UL Listed | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Tubular T8/HO Bulbs | ||||||||||||
F96T8/HO | 1, 2 | 86W | 120V AC/277V AC | 8 | Not Dimmable | 9 1/2" | 1 3/4" | 1 1/4" | -20° | UL Listed | 0000000 | 00000 |
Magnetic Ballasts for Tubular Fluorescent Light Bulbs
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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. Products cannot be sold to the listed jurisdictions due to restrictions.
Ballasts | Starters | ||||||||||||||
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For Bulb Trade No. | For No. of Bulbs | For Bulb Wattage | Voltage | No. of Wire Leads | Light Setting | Lg. | Wd. | Dp. | Min. Start Temp., °F | Specifications Met | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | Each | ||
Preheat Start | |||||||||||||||
For Tubular T12 and T8 Bulbs | |||||||||||||||
F15T8, F20T12 | 1 | 15W, 20W | 120V AC | 2 | Not Dimmable | 3 1/8" | 1 3/8" | 1 7/8" | 50° | UL Listed | Canada | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00000 |