I have a back lit mirror. It has a circular t8 (or it could end up being a t9 if ever the t8 needs replacing) 40watt fluorescent tube. It had a very cheap Chinese ballast which has died (the damaged components can be seen). I have tried to identify a replacement ballast but I'm having some trouble.
Does it have to be a specific ballast for circular tubes? I was under the impression they were just bent straight tubes. The bulb is NOT a compact thin tube it is a t8. It does not need to be dimmable. It does need to be quick start.
All the ballasts I have found seem to be for 36 watt or 58 watt. Even on the sites of manufactureres who sell circular 40 watt t8 bulbs they will not have a 40 watt ballast to suit. They do have 40 watt ballasts for the t5 compact type bulbs.
I feel I'm missing something here, my wholesalers seem to be at a loss as well as we have already been sent 2 incorrect ballasts.
Please help.