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Rectangular metal electronic ballast with wiring terminals

GE Lighting

GE Lighting 74470 GE259MV-N-42T 2-Lamp Electronic Ballast 120-277V 50/60Hz

SKU CH-6V7X-HXJTV

Electronic ballast operates one or two F96 T8 lamps on 120-277 V, 50/60 Hz input

  • Multi-volt input handles 120 to 277 volts
  • 50/60 Hz operation suits global power grids
  • Electronic design drives one or two F96 T8 lamps
  • High-performance Pro-Line ballast cuts energy waste
  • New GE 74470 unit ready for immediate install

Ideal for T8 fluorescent retrofits

This GE Lighting electronic ballast drives one or two F96 T8 lamps in commercial fixtures. It replaces magnetic ballasts in offices, warehouses and retail spaces where reliable instant-start operation is required. The multi-volt input suits both 120 V and 277 V supplies without rewiring.

Cool running with silent operation

Solid-state circuitry eliminates the hum and heat associated with older magnetic units. Power draw scales to the connected lamps at either 50 Hz or 60 Hz, keeping fixture temperatures low. No fan or moving parts means zero audible noise in quiet environments.

Fits standard T8 troffers and strips

The ballast mounts in the same channel as the lamps it powers, freeing ceiling space for insulation or conduit. Its 120-277 V range lets one SKU serve multiple voltage circuits, reducing inventory complexity. Installers wire line voltage directly to the input leads; no external starter or capacitor is needed.

Highlights

  • Multi-volt input handles 120 to 277 volts
  • 50/60 Hz operation suits global power grids
  • Electronic design drives one or two F96 T8 lamps
  • High-performance Pro-Line ballast cuts energy waste
  • New GE 74470 unit ready for immediate install

Specifications

BrandGE

Questions about this item

How do I wire the GE259MV-N-42T for two F96 T8 lamps on a 277 V supply?

Connect the black and white leads to the 277 V line and neutral, then attach the two blue and two red leads to the corresponding lamp holders; the step often missed is capping the unused yellow lead when running only one lamp.

Which component will likely need replacement first on the GE259MV-N-42T?

The internal electrolytic capacitors age with heat and on-time; when they degrade the ballast will fail to strike the F96 T8 lamps even though the 120-277 V input remains present.

What thermal limit appears first during continuous operation of the GE259MV-N-42T?

The case temperature must not exceed the rated maximum; sustained operation above that point causes the protection circuit to shut the ballast down until it cools.

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