Replacement ballast 101 help
#1
02-02-17, 01:41 PM
Replacement ballast 101 help
I have a fluorescent fixture that won't light. I have narrowed to the ballast, with 124 volts in, but 3 new tubes won't even flicker.
The current ballast: Home Star B332I120HOESC
On the internet I can find a similar looking ballast, but the P/N is B232I120RES-A. It claims to be a universal ballast. Anyone know if it will work?
The current ballast: Home Star B332I120HOESC
On the internet I can find a similar looking ballast, but the P/N is B232I120RES-A. It claims to be a universal ballast. Anyone know if it will work?
#3
02-02-17, 02:48 PM
3 tube, 48", can't remember the nomenclature, but the tubes are skinnier than those old F40 cool whites.
#4
02-02-17, 03:24 PM
Group Moderator
Probably T-8's. That number represents the diameter of the tube.
Old 4' tubes were T-12's which were 1.2" in diameter.
T-8's are .8" or just over 3.4".
There is a problem in your posted ballast number as you have an HO in the number which is incorrect or is a VERY old fixture.
You need a 3 tube universal ballast like..... BU-B332IUNVHP
Old 4' tubes were T-12's which were 1.2" in diameter.
T-8's are .8" or just over 3.4".
There is a problem in your posted ballast number as you have an HO in the number which is incorrect or is a VERY old fixture.
You need a 3 tube universal ballast like..... BU-B332IUNVHP
#6
02-02-17, 04:59 PM
#7
02-02-17, 06:14 PM
Thanks Ray. Can't beat the price. Now I'll find out how much a PITA it is to install and connect to the lamp sockets. Thanks for all you moderators on this board.
#8
02-02-17, 06:18 PM
Now I'll find out how much a PITA it is to install and connect to the lamp sockets.
