Are magnetic ballasts being discontinued?

Are magnetic ballasts being discontinued?

Second, magnetic ballasts – which conventional T12s require to run – are no longer manufactured in the U.S.

Are all T12 ballasts magnetic?

Magnetic ballasts vs. For the fluorescent family, both T12 linear fluorescents and two-pin CFLs use magnetic ballasts. For HIDs, some metal halides and HPS lamps use magnetic ballasts.

How do you tell a magnetic ballast from an electronic ballast?

Stand under the light or a place close to the light and point your cell phone camera at the light.

1. If you can see some strong dark strips flickering in your camera, it must be a magnetic ballast based light.
2. Otherwise it should be an electronic ballast based light.

When did they stop using magnetic ballasts?

This whole thing started back in 2005, when ballast manufacturers had to stop selling magnetic ballasts for new fixtures with full wattage T12 lamps. A year later, light fixture manufacturers had to stop using the ballasts in their T12’s. It’s not like people aren’t still buying the T12’s – we sell our share.

Does a magnetic ballast need a starter?

No Starters Required Magnetic ballasts required a starter to get the lamp lit, electronic ballasts do not require a starter.

Will LED tubes work with magnetic ballast?

These LED tubes are the newest, easiest to install and most expensive. They work with any kind of existing technology – whether it is T12 (Magnetic Ballast) or T8 (Electronic Ballast). To install them all you need to do is take the old fluorescent tube out and install the LED tube in its place.

What’s the difference between digital ballast and electronic ballast?

Digital ballasts have higher output and will give almost 30% more light. They are cooler and provide better spectral output. They have adjustable wattage, which allows you to use power your grow lamp at different wattages.

What is an F40 T12 ballast?

F40T12 ballasts operate 1 – 4-foot T12 lamps to start the lamp, but maintain full light output as well. These have been the workhorse of fluorescent lighting for decades and are a reliable ballast.

Are F40 and f40t12 bulbs interchangeable?

Even though they use the same sockets, they are not interchangeable. These operate a variety of T12 type lamps including F40T12, FB40T12 u-shape, F34T12 and F40T10 giving you the maximum flexibility.

What kind of ballast do I need for a T12 lamp?

These operate a variety of T12 type lamps including F40T12, FB40T12 u-shape, F34T12 and F40T10 giving you the maximum flexibility. This is the only ballast that is now available for the T12 4-foot lamps and is the proper replacement for the older technology.

What is a fluorescent ballast and how does it work?

Every fluorescent lamp that you see in a light fixture has to use a fluorescent ballast; it’s there to start the lamp and then maintain the voltage for proper operation. Many of these were made for high-efficiency and energy-saving projects long ago, and these would replace the T12 magnetic ballasts that were used before.