Can I use a CFL bulb in a Mercury Vapor fixture (is the ballast compatible)?

Aug 05, 2015 1 Replies
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Most CFL bulbs are self ballasted. The ones that aren't require their own type of ballast. In other words, if you are repurposing a Mercury Vapor fixture, you'll need to change the ballast.

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Most CFL bulbs are self ballasted. The ones that aren't require their own type of ballast. In other words, if you are repurposing a Mercury Vapor fixture, you'll need to change the ballast.

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