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Replacing tubes in 110V IP65 batton fittings?

  • 01-09-2016 2:40pm
    #1
    Pete67
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,257 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks,

    Anyone know if 110V fluorescent fittings take a standard T8 tube, or is a special low voltage tube required? The fitting has an electronic HF ballast. Thanks in advance.


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  • #2
    Steve
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    Is there a voltage rating printed on the old tube? I'm not certain but I would guess you need a 110V tube.
    'T8' refers to the diameter of the tube in eighths on an inch (AFAIR) and is a 'physical' descriptor rather than an 'electrical' descriptor.


  • #3
    Bruthal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,422 ✭✭✭✭Bruthal


    It's likely the tubes are standard, and the voltage rating is the fitting itself.


  • #4
    Pete67
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,257 ✭✭✭Pete67


    Just to update for anyone else wondering, standard 58W T8 tubes worked fine, the electronic ballast is rated for 110V and takes care of starting and running the lamp no problem.


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