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You need to match the specification for the T8 lamps in question with the ballast. There are some times form factor issues and other times the specific requirements for the lamp in question.
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On your 4 bulb fluorescent only 2 bulbs come on?
This could be due to a faulty ballast that is not supplying enough power to all bulbs, or it could be an issue with the non-functioning bulbs themselves. Try replacing the non-working bulbs first to see if that solves the problem. If not, you may need to replace the ballast.
Can you run a 50 watt halide bulb on a 100 watt halide ballast?
No, it is not recommended to run a 50 watt halide bulb on a 100 watt halide ballast. The ballast should match the wattage of the bulb to ensure proper operation and to avoid potential damage to the bulb and ballast. It is best to use a ballast that is rated for the wattage of the bulb being used.
What happens to a non dimmable lamp if used on a dimmer?
If you use a non-dimmable Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) in a circuit controlled by a dimmer switch no damage will be done but the CFL will stay bright when the dimmer is turned down whilst any other normal incandescent lamps wired into the same circuit will go dim in the normal way.Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Lamps are now available, for example in the Megaman range of CFLs. For more information see the Related Link shown below.Incandescent dimming uses any incandescent lamps and an incandescent dimmer.To dim fluorescent lamps usually requires use of fluorescent dimmers AND fluorescent dimmable ballasts. If these two components do not match, dimming will not work.The fluorescent lamps themselves are the same whether you put them in a standard (nondimming) ballast or a dimmable ballast.If your dimmers are not dimming the CFLs they are either not fluorescent dimmers or, more likely, your ballast in the light fixture is not a dimmable ballast.
Can you run 110 volts saftely through a 277 volt ballast?
No, it is not safe to run 110 volts through a ballast rated for 277 volts. Ballasts are designed to work with specific voltage ratings to ensure safe and efficient operation. Using the ballast with the incorrect voltage could damage the ballast or create a fire hazard. It is important to use the correct voltage for the ballast to prevent any safety issues.
Can a 400 watt high pressure sodium bulb be used in a 400 watt metal halide ballast?
I actually have a 400w hps ballast and I can also use my 400w metal halide bulb in it with no problem. So what your saying is they do, but they dont? the answer is, they dont. You can get universal bulbs hps to plug into a mh ballast they have a miniturized igniter inside the bulb. As I understand it, a 400W metal halide bulb can be used with a 400W hps ballast, but not the converse. A MH bulb has the igniter in the bulb, and the HPS has it in the ballast--which pretty much goes along with your comment above. Apparently the double presence of the igniter in the HPS setup is OK.you can run metal halide in same wattage's but not hps in metal halide systems.you can run such as (same wattage's)250 watt metal halide-400 watt halide ect in hps systems but not hps bulbs in halide systems. they make conversion bulbs to run halide in hps as well and vice versa.
On your 4 bulb fluorescent only 2 bulbs come on?
This could be due to a faulty ballast that is not supplying enough power to all bulbs, or it could be an issue with the non-functioning bulbs themselves. Try replacing the non-working bulbs first to see if that solves the problem. If not, you may need to replace the ballast.
Can you run a 50 watt halide bulb on a 100 watt halide ballast?
No, it is not recommended to run a 50 watt halide bulb on a 100 watt halide ballast. The ballast should match the wattage of the bulb to ensure proper operation and to avoid potential damage to the bulb and ballast. It is best to use a ballast that is rated for the wattage of the bulb being used.
Can you run a 250w hps through a 400w hps ballast?
No!
Can i run 350w metal light bulb on 400 volts ballast?
Yes, provided the bulb types are compatible with the 400 watt ballast.
How much is a half pipe?
A 4ft Half pipe will run about 1500 at the cheapest.
Do all lamps need electricity for power?
No, as there are some lamps that run off batteries or even solar power.
What happens to a non dimmable lamp if used on a dimmer?
If you use a non-dimmable Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) in a circuit controlled by a dimmer switch no damage will be done but the CFL will stay bright when the dimmer is turned down whilst any other normal incandescent lamps wired into the same circuit will go dim in the normal way.Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Lamps are now available, for example in the Megaman range of CFLs. For more information see the Related Link shown below.Incandescent dimming uses any incandescent lamps and an incandescent dimmer.To dim fluorescent lamps usually requires use of fluorescent dimmers AND fluorescent dimmable ballasts. If these two components do not match, dimming will not work.The fluorescent lamps themselves are the same whether you put them in a standard (nondimming) ballast or a dimmable ballast.If your dimmers are not dimming the CFLs they are either not fluorescent dimmers or, more likely, your ballast in the light fixture is not a dimmable ballast.
Can you use a 400W high pressure sodium bulb in a metal halide ballast?
No, the ballast has to be matched to the lamp. 250 watt ballast, 250 watt lamp. Also be sure to match the lamp type to the proper ballast even though the wattage is the same. HPS ballast to HPS lamp, Metal halide ballast to metal halide lamp and mercury vapour lamp to mercury vapour ballast.
Can you run 110 volts saftely through a 277 volt ballast?
No, it is not safe to run 110 volts through a ballast rated for 277 volts. Ballasts are designed to work with specific voltage ratings to ensure safe and efficient operation. Using the ballast with the incorrect voltage could damage the ballast or create a fire hazard. It is important to use the correct voltage for the ballast to prevent any safety issues.
Will a hps luminaire run a metal halide lamp?
Yes the ballast and starter are the same you can run halide in hps, but not hps in halide.
Why do projectors become dim and how is it solved?
Projectors usually become dim when the "lamps" are running out and they need changing. To be honest I would suggest changing the lamps every 6 months to ensure that the lamps do not run out.
Can a 400 watt high pressure sodium bulb be used in a 400 watt metal halide ballast?
I actually have a 400w hps ballast and I can also use my 400w metal halide bulb in it with no problem. So what your saying is they do, but they dont? the answer is, they dont. You can get universal bulbs hps to plug into a mh ballast they have a miniturized igniter inside the bulb. As I understand it, a 400W metal halide bulb can be used with a 400W hps ballast, but not the converse. A MH bulb has the igniter in the bulb, and the HPS has it in the ballast--which pretty much goes along with your comment above. Apparently the double presence of the igniter in the HPS setup is OK.you can run metal halide in same wattage's but not hps in metal halide systems.you can run such as (same wattage's)250 watt metal halide-400 watt halide ect in hps systems but not hps bulbs in halide systems. they make conversion bulbs to run halide in hps as well and vice versa.
