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Electronic 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 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 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 000000 |
| 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 | 000000 |
| 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
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.