Electronic ballasts

Sep 22, 2006 3 Replies

Am I missing the obvious?



I can't see any bog standard 5' fluorescent fittings on the TLC site that come with an electronic ballast fitted... anyone point me at one or failing that recommend supplier who has them?



WF have them although usually to order only - next day delivery.

I've got 3 in my garage. However, they were bought as bog standard cheap (Wickes IIRC) 4-pack of fluorescent fittings, and I bought

3[*] electronic ballasts to fit in them. That was by far the cheapest option I could find for electronic ballast fittings. It also meant I could select the type of starting option I wanted, which is info which never seems to be provided with electronic ballast fittings; I wanted instant start with no pre-heat, at expense of tube life. [*] The 4th fitting in the loft didn't merit an electronic ballast.

if theyre all for use in one place, eg garage, it might be more comfortable on the eye to have one instant start and the rest preheat

NT

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