Specialty and Architectural Lighting — Ballasts
Can You Use a Fluorescent Ballast for an Ultraviolet or Germicidal Bulb?
Posted by Nick on for ProLampSales
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- Posted in Ballasts, Ultraviolet Light
Flickering Fluorescent Tubes and Buzzing Ballasts
Posted by Nick on for ProLampSales
If you've ever had to work for 16 months in an office with overhead fluorescent tubes that flicker or buzz, you know how annoying they can be. If you work in an office with flickering lights AND buzzing ballasts, you may have a permanent headache (in addition to your boss). While the effects are headache-inducing for some people, you may wonder why no one has called the maintenance manager to replace what appears to be...
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Fluorescent Electronic Ballast Starting Technology Options Affect Lamp Life
Posted by Dave on for ProLampSales
Commercial fluorescent lighting systems consist primarily of T8 lamps and electronic ballasts. While LED linear tubes now compete as replacements for traditional fluorescent, the vast majority of existing and replacement ceiling lighting in offices, schools, hospitals, and other institutions is fluorescent. At it's best, fluorescent lamp/ballast systems can offer efficiencies, lamp life and cost effectiveness that rival LED. A key feature of fluorescent lighting is the type of lamp starting technology used. There are three...
- Posted in Ballasts, Fluorescent