fluorescent Lamp

[1793]

I would like to know if anyone can tell me how sensitive the tube to ballast are. If I have a F40CW/RS/EW can it be replaced with a F32T8/TL741?

Along the same lines does wattage make a difference?

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[iwire]

Re: fluorescent Lamp

I recommend only running the lamps listed on the ballasts.

Do T8 lamps require a special ballast or fixture?

T8 lamps require an electronic ballast specifically designed to operate lamps at a lower current than T12 lamps. Whenever T12 lamps are replaced with T8 lamps, the ballast must also be replaced. Install an electronic ballast for optimum light quality and efficiency; electronic ballasts don?t flicker or hum, and they use less power! T12, T10, and T8 lamps can all use the medium bi-pin base, which allows T8, and T10 lamps to fit into the same luminaires as T12 lamps of the same length. T5 lamps have a different base, and are shorter than T8s, so new lumenaires are needed.

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[ September 07, 2005, 02:07 PM: Message edited by: iwire ]