Wiring – How to match F96 T12 bulbs with a ballast

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I have a 2 lamp 8 ft fixture. It is T12. The ballast is new but I don't know if it will power the bulbs. I don't want to change to LED yet since the ballast is new. The ballast has 2 red,blue, and yellow wires on one end and black , white on the other. The tombstones are original to the fixture (1988). They are typical F96 (nub) type. The fixture is connected to a loop switch and another power outlet down the line. I can't get but 1 of the lamps(new) to light. I suspect the ballast is incorrect or I need another kind of bulb. enter image description here

Best Answer

You have the wrong ballast. The 240 in the product number indicates it only serves up to 2-40W lamps. You probably need a GE 2620S-MV-N. If you can find one.

There has been an attempt to phase out the use of Type T12 lamps which are old technology. You might want to rethink using the T12 F96 lamps for a newer Type T8 lamp or install LED lamps, both much more efficient.

The energy savings are substantial, at least 33%. So the payback on the original cost of material can be made with 1-2 years of use.

Just something to consider.

Good Luck

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