Standard Lighting Magnetic Compact Fluorescent Ballast, 120V

Standard Magnetic Compact Fluorescent Ballast. 1l FC8T9/PH/SS/120V V2

Operates:
FC6T9: 1
FC8T9: 1

Preheat ballasts can be used with regular fluorescent lamps but require the use of a separate starter, which can be either manual or automatic. A high open circuit voltage will operate the starter which in turn will preheat the cathodes up to temperatures above 950°C. When the starter opens, a surge in voltage is provided which is high enough to ignite the lamp. The preheat ballast will limit the lamp current to the proper operating level.

A ballast is an integral component of most modern lighting systems. It is primarily designed to perform three critical tasks: Deliver the proper voltage to start or ignite the lamp(s), Regulate the electric current flowing through the lamp(s), and Compensate for variations in line voltage. The ballast must correspond exactly to the requirements of the lamp it is designed to operate in order to ensure optimal performance.