How do you read a ballast number?
The T stands for tubular and the number provides the diameter in 1/8 of an inch. Lamp diameter is determined by ballast type. Therefore, a T12 ballast must use a T12 bulb. A T5 ballast must use a T5 bulb and so forth.
How do you match a ballast?
By selecting a ballast with an ideal ballast factor, you can optimize the light output of your fluorescent lighting system and maximize your energy savings. To estimate your total system lumens, multiply the rated lumens of your lamp by the ballast factor. For example, 3200 lumens x 0.77 BF = 2464 total system lumens.
Can I use a 2 lamp ballast for 1 lamp?
A 1 lamp rapid start (series) ballast can be hard to find, but it can be replaced with a 2 lamp instant start (parallel) ballast.
Can I replace a T12 ballast with a T8 ballast?
The easiest and lowest price option to replace a T12 is a T8 linear fluorescent. They have become the go-to option for pre-existing T12s. If you still have magnetic ballasts, switching to a T8 will require a ballast swap. Another option is to move forward with an LED retrofit.
What is universal ballast?
Universal offers the latest innovations for a full line of line of linear fluorescent ballasts to meet your needs. ULTim8® High Efficiency ballasts deliver up to 8% additional energy savings over standard electronic ballast and even more when used with the new F32T8/ES (30 Watt) or F28T8 (28 Watt) lamps.
What is emergency ballast?
An Emergency Ballast is a rechargeable battery pack that looks like a fluorescent ballast and provides emergency light functions inside of a fluorescent tube fixture. They work the same as emergency lights. When there is a power failure, the emergency ballast will provide power to one or two fluorescent tubes depending on how the ballasts are wired.
What is an advance ballast?
– You could not just buy any ballast that you can spot. The choice will first be dependent on the type of lighting system you have installed. – Check on the voltage. Another critical buying factor for advance ballast is the voltage or power rating. – Check on the ballast factor.