Question about E-ballast

[ct13]

Is it ok to use the 2 x 36w balast to drive 2 x 39w tube?? Will not harm the tube or stress the balast right? Just not as bright as 39w?

Please advise.

Thanks in advance

[DE Lightings]

some normal eballast will show as 36-40watts. this can be use for firing a 39watts tubes

[ct13]

some normal eballast will show as 36-40watts. this can be use for firing a 39watts tubes

Thank you sir, the one I have just stated 2 x 36W.

[johnnytanki]

how to see whether my lighting is eballast or not??

mine are those old old ecson 4ft FL lighthing.....got starter on both side one...please advise. Thanks

[jacian]

Got starter means it is not eballast.

[johnnytanki]

wat is the difference between e and magnetic ballast? thanks

[tawauboy]

magnetic or iron core ballast is heavy and runs much hotter. require a starter. light will flicker during startup.
e-ballast is based on power electronics. much lighter and runs cooler. saves about 30% electricity and does not require a starter. no flickering.

[aquanatix]

Not sure if its the appropriate question to ask here but will installation of the Eballast be a breeze?How does one check should lightset be faulty? Is there any feasible method to check on the working condition of a ballast without purchasing a new one just to try(or alternatively buying brand new tubes)?

[blur2x]

wat is the difference between e and magnetic ballast? thanks

Besides what has been mentioned by tawauboy above, another difference is the price. e-ballast is much more expensive.