Fluorescent Light Bulbs Current Rating « on: March 12, 2019, 08:14:52 AM » Author: rjluna2
I was wondering about these current rating for different types of bulbs. Bi-Pin T12 Bulbs: 430 mA Old Slimline T6 Bulbs: 200 mA RDC High Output T12 Bulbs: 800 mA RDC Very High Output T12/T17 Bulbs: 1500 mA Let me know if I have left out anything else.
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	Re: Fluorescent Light Bulbs Current Rating « Reply #2 on: March 12, 2019, 02:38:02 PM » Author: rjluna2
Quote from: Ash on March 12, 2019, 01:25:52 PM T12 40W 2' / 80W 5' : 800mA Could it be compatible with our HO (800 mA) ballast?
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	Re: Fluorescent Light Bulbs Current Rating « Reply #4 on: March 12, 2019, 04:12:49 PM » Author: rjluna2
I see what you mean
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	Re: Fluorescent Light Bulbs Current Rating « Reply #6 on: March 12, 2019, 09:23:50 PM » Author: xmaslightguy
T8 Normal Output (US/Canada - 17w,25w,32w) : 320ma T8 High Output : I've seen this stated as both 430ma & 800ma .. anyone actually know which one?? T8 Slimline : 265ma T5 Normal Output 14, 21w, 28, 35w : 140ma? (or is it 200ma as Ash stated?? ) T5 High Output 24w,36w,54w : 460ma T17 (40w) : 430ma T12 Slimline : 430ma T12 BiPin VHO : 1500ma
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	Re: Fluorescent Light Bulbs Current Rating « Reply #7 on: March 13, 2019, 07:43:36 AM » Author: rjluna2
Quote from: xmaslightguy on March 12, 2019, 09:23:50 PM T12 Slimline : 430ma Oh, yeah that is the one xmaslightguy I'll add this the this list: Mogul Bi-Pin: 1500 mA (a different circuit characteristics from VHO circuit)
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	Re: Fluorescent Light Bulbs Current Rating « Reply #9 on: April 30, 2019, 07:46:18 AM » Author: rjluna2
I found more information on the current rating for UK's 36 Watts T8 bulbs: 440 mA GE F36w-1M/33 1 Metre Fluorescent Tube
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	Re: Fluorescent Light Bulbs Current Rating « Reply #10 on: May 01, 2019, 04:18:14 PM » Author: rjluna2
Further information can be found at https://www.lighting-gallery.net/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-159025#msg505820
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