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Ge Current

Ge Current UltraMax G ballast 432 110 to 113 W 4 lamps

SKU CH-ZY86-P2PGK

Electronic fluorescent ballast runs three or four T8 lamps at 17 to 44 watts each on 120 to 277 volt input

  • typeBallasts
  • Instant start fires lamps without delay
  • Multi-voltage input works from 120 to 277 V AC
  • Drives three or four T8 fluorescent lamps
  • Supports bulb wattages of 17, 25, 28, 32, 40 and 44 W
  • Operates down to 0 °F for cold environments

What this ballast drives

The GE Current UltraMax G electronic ballast operates three or four T8 fluorescent lamps at 17, 25, 28, 32, 40 or 44 watts each. Total input power ranges from 110 to 113 watts across a 120 to 277 volt AC supply. It is built for commercial fixtures that need instant start without dimming.

Replacing magnetic or older electronic units

This model replaces magnetic ballasts or earlier instant-start electronics that cannot handle the full 17 to 44 watt lamp range. The upgrade is worth it when a fixture must support multiple T8 wattages on a single universal-voltage feed and when 0 degree Fahrenheit minimum starting temperature meets the site requirement.

Limits of the instant-start interface

Instant start applies full voltage across cold cathodes, which reduces lamp life compared to programmed-start alternatives. The ballast offers no dimming capability and is not compliant with California Title 20. It supports a maximum of four lamps; installations needing more circuits require additional ballasts.

Highlights

  • Instant start fires lamps without delay
  • Multi-voltage input works from 120 to 277 V AC
  • Drives three or four T8 fluorescent lamps
  • Supports bulb wattages of 17, 25, 28, 32, 40 and 44 W
  • Operates down to 0 °F for cold environments

Specifications

BrandGE Lighting
typeBallasts

Questions about this item

What wiring space and voltage range does the UltraMax G 432 ballast need?

It accepts 120 to 277 V AC input and fits standard fluorescent fixture enclosures; allow room for four lamp leads and the supply wires.

Which step do installers often miss when wiring the instant-start GE 432 ballast?

They forget to connect all four lamp sockets to the correct colour-coded leads before powering the circuit, causing lamps not to strike.

When will the GE UltraMax G ballast need replacement under normal use?

Plan to replace it when T8 lamps begin flickering or fail to start at the rated 0 °F minimum temperature, typically after many years of continuous operation.

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