Will T5 Lamps Work With A T12 Electronic Fixture Ballast?
|
Retrofitting T12 or T8 to T5. Current fixtures utilize electronic ballast. Will T5 operate on existing ballast or require new… |
Electrical Question from Paul about a Classroom Electrical Topic
Background: Paul, a Property Manager from Washington, DC Metropolitan
[ad#block]Question: Retrofitting T12 or T8 to T5. Current fixtures utilize electronic ballast. Will T5 operate on existing ballast or require new? Thanks in advance.
Additional Comments: Great resource for electrical information.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Paul. The existing electronic ballast must state that it is compatible with T5 Lamps. If it does not, then a new compatible electronic ballast will be needed.
The Following links will assist you with your electrical question:
For more information about Classroom Electrical Topic
Class Electrical Question
This link is helpful as a Property Manager
Home Electrical Safety
Make sure not to miss these Resources for: How-To-Videos
Electrical Videos
Be Careful and Be Safe – Never Work on Energized Circuits!
For Best Results Consult a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
Locate An Electrical Contractor in Your Area
The following may also be helpful for you:
|
||||||||
Be Careful and Be Safe - Never Work on Energized Circuits!
Consult your Local Building Department about Permits and Inspections for all Electric Wiring Projects.
The Safest Way to Test Electrical Devices and Identify Electric Wires!The Non-Contact Electrical TesterThis is a testing tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and is the first test tool I grab to help identify electrical wiring. It is a Non-contact tester that I use to easily Detect Voltage in Cables, Cords, Circuit Breakers, Lighting Fixtures, Switches, Outlets and Wires. Simply insert the end of the tester into an outlet, lamp socket, or hold the end of the tester against the wire you wish to test. Very handy and easy to use.
The Quickest Way to Check for Faulty Electrical Wiring!The Plug-In Outlet TesterThis is the first tool I grab to troubleshoot a problem with outlet circuit wiring. This popular tester is also used by most inspectors to test for power and check the polarity of circuit wiring. It detects probable improper wiring conditions in standard 110-125 VAC outlets Provides 6 probable wiring conditions that are quick and easy to read for ultimate efficiency Lights indicate if wiring is correct and indicator light chart is included Tests standard 3-wire outlets UL Listed Light indicates if wiring is incorrect Very handy and easy to use.
Strip Off Wire Insulation without Nicking and Damaging the Electric Wire!The Wire Stripper and Wire CutterMy absolute favorite wire stripping tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and this is the tool I use to safely strip electrical wires. This handy tool has multiple uses: The wire gauges are shown on the side of the tool so you know which slot to use for stripping insulation. The end of the tool can be used to grip and bend wire which is handy for attaching wire onto the screw terminals of switches and outlets.. The wire stripper will work on both solid and stranded wire. This tool is Very Handy and Easy to Use. |
||
| More articles about Electrical, Lighting and Home Electrical Wiring: | |
| « Previous | Next » |
| How Do I Wire My Light Fixture? | What is the Meaning of O.C.B.? |
Check out this unique retrofit adapter & converter – the only all-in-one solution on the market
http://www.luxadd.com
The technology is inside the LUXADD retrofit product. The opening of the T12 & T8 fixtures and ballast replacements are obsolete. Not a single wire needs to be touched. The echnology simply puts the old ballast to sleep. The retrofit is therefore as simple as replacing a light bulb. It’s a do-it-yourself solution for everyone from large corporations to residential home owners.
What do you think about this new product: http://www.luxadd.com ? the technology is is the product.
Hi Anne
This fluorescent lighting conversion product does have potential. I am curious if the existing ballast remains in the light fixture. I’m assuming so, but I will have to review the product more closely.
Thanks for sharing.
Dave
PS – please tell the young lady in the picture to use a good ladder, I sure would not want her to get hurt!