12V/24V fluorescent ballast « on: September 29, 2024, 03:51:21 PM » Author: Milwaukeeman2003
Hi everyone! I’m looking for a fluorescent ballast that could run on 12/24V to operate on solar power. If anyone can help me, that would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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	Re: 12V/24V fluorescent ballast « Reply #1 on: September 30, 2024, 05:27:01 PM » Author: funkybulb
Ge did made some Fluorescent  inverter ballast that will run a F30 or F40 T12 tubes  as i have 12 and 48 volt DC ones  But 48 volt DC is posted in my gallery.   But U did found a Bodine 12 volt inverter ballast that Can do the same  on Ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/253931007744?_skw=12+volt+inverter+ballast&itmmeta=01J92CNCK6H4RD8PHQQPV0ECCM&hash=item3b1f77af00:g:94YAAOSwapdbwPkg&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKkwPRB1wb2cJZH8wiv%2B%2BWV6bdHS%2FXSUXA8vOjewYyWIzlkHa5UBzVaZE%2FHXJobiBZ2eXdZ5r46WVBsvq2K8WOewtSEInXgaV%2B%2BgPB7FrrtA9jyw%2FtZisXGzHOTLFw8OEcUAJPJMjCV0YnmJxSWvePMTiYYLH3bwFEUjJNpGYewOW2mdPpF4pMjtL%2FuXyKifWdYKZPR%2FWfruiPAICPTl0GM%2BNmxXyyjAQZeZLp4VWl7JvF%2BJ%2BT1SsMOhwazuNpyBaXAARrmI5A7A8ijw%2FmfvSELU0CPPvRgmyN0YjYqIPqJNgg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBM1snVzMhk
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	Re: 12V/24V fluorescent ballast « Reply #2 on: September 30, 2024, 06:41:22 PM » Author: Milwaukeeman2003
Thanks! But are the lamps mentioned on the ballast still made?
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	Re: 12V/24V fluorescent ballast « Reply #3 on: October 03, 2024, 05:51:54 AM » Author: funkybulb
Yes these T12 lamps are still made today,  but imported into the US.   Sadly some states are out right banning them to restrict the freedom of choice.,  just stock up while u can.
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	Re: 12V/24V fluorescent ballast « Reply #4 on: October 03, 2024, 12:11:07 PM » Author: Milwaukeeman2003
Thanks for the info! I’ll took into it.
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	Re: 12V/24V fluorescent ballast « Reply #5 on: October 03, 2024, 08:58:12 PM » Author: wide-lite 1000
I have a bunch of 12V electronic ballasts for 39W PL-C lamps . The problem is remembering where exactly they are !
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	Re: 12V/24V fluorescent ballast « Reply #6 on: October 08, 2024, 02:18:40 PM » Author: Milwaukeeman2003
Sorry for the late reply, but I’m unable to find the specific lamps you’re talking about.
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	Re: 12V/24V fluorescent ballast « Reply #8 on: October 11, 2024, 12:42:22 PM » Author: Milwaukeeman2003
Thanks for showing me! I’ll consider buying one.
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	Re: 12V/24V fluorescent ballast « Reply #9 on: October 15, 2024, 11:11:54 PM » Author: wide-lite 1000
These are the tubes I was referring to  https://www.ebay.com/itm/364323918020
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	Re: 12V/24V fluorescent ballast « Reply #10 on: October 16, 2024, 02:44:54 PM » Author: Milwaukeeman2003
Sadly, I don’t have any sockets that could accommodate this lamp, but thanks for showing me!
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	Re: 12V/24V fluorescent ballast « Reply #12 on: October 17, 2024, 01:26:32 PM » Author: Milwaukeeman2003
Think I’ll go with that! Thanks for the info! BTW, would I be able to use a SOX lamp.
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	Re: 12V/24V fluorescent ballast « Reply #13 on: November 17, 2024, 09:18:39 PM » Author: dchen4
Theoretically low pressure sodium is very similar to Fluorescent lamps in terms of structure and how they behave, but the starting voltage of instant start ballasts maybe insufficient to strike the lamp, modification to the ballast may be needed.
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