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GE

GE 31252 120/227V 2-Lamp T8 Ballast

SKU CH-K875-P8BG9

Electronic T8 ballast runs two lamps in parallel so one failure keeps the other lit, multi-volt 120/227 V input, UL listed for F32T8, F25T8, F17T8 and F25T12 bulbs

  • voltage120
  • Multi-volt operation handles 120 or 227V supply
  • Instant start lights lamps without flicker or delay
  • Parallel circuit keeps remaining bulbs lit if one fails
  • UL listed for safety compliance in commercial installs
  • Supports F32T8, F25T8, F17T8 and F25T12 lamp types

GE 31252 Ballast — Application

The GE 31252 is an electronic fluorescent ballast designed for commercial and residential fixtures that run two T8 lamps. It operates on a multi-volt input of 120 or 227 volts at 50 or 60 Hz and uses an instant-start, parallel circuit so the remaining lamp stays lit if one fails. UL listing covers one- or two-lamp configurations.

Check your fixture before ordering

Verify that the fixture is wired for T8 lamps such as F32T8, F32T8/U, F25T8, F17T8 or F25T12 types and that the supply voltage matches 120 or 227 volts. The ballast is rated for one or two bulbs, so confirm the socket count and wiring diagram on the existing gear tray. Ensure the mounting footprint fits the enclosure you are retrofitting.

Thermals, noise and power draw

Electronic circuitry runs cooler and quieter than magnetic predecessors, with no audible hum in normal office ambient conditions. Power consumption scales with the installed lamp pair, drawing only the watts required by the connected F32T8, F25T8 or F17T8 tubes. The instant-start design eliminates starter flicker and reduces warm-up time.

Highlights

  • Multi-volt operation handles 120 or 227V supply
  • Instant start lights lamps without flicker or delay
  • Parallel circuit keeps remaining bulbs lit if one fails
  • UL listed for safety compliance in commercial installs
  • Supports F32T8, F25T8, F17T8 and F25T12 lamp types

Specifications

BrandGE
voltage120

Questions about this item

Does the GE 31252 ballast come with the F32T8 or F25T12 bulbs, or do I need to buy them separately?

The ballast is sold on its own; compatible F32T8, F32T8/WM (ES), F32T8/U, F25T8 (3FT), F17T8 (3FT) and F25T12 bulbs must be purchased separately.

My fixture runs on 120 V — is the 120/227 V multi-volt version the right choice, or is there a single-voltage model I should pick?

The 120/227 V multi-volt ballast operates on both voltages, so it works on a 120 V circuit without any extra selection.

The spec says instant start and parallel lamp circuit — what does that mean when one of the two T8 bulbs fails?

With the parallel circuit, the remaining bulb stays lit even if the other burns out, so you do not lose all light from the fixture.

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