Replacing tubes in 110V IP65 batton fittings?

Pete67 · 2016-09-01 14:40:43

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.

01-09-2016 03:40PM

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Pete67

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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 01-09-2016 11:51PM

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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.

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#3 02-09-2016 07:42AM

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

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#4 07-10-2016 10:23PM

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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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