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Rectangular electronic ballast unit with side wiring terminals

Philips

Philips Advance 85 W 3-Lamp Electronic Ballast

SKU CH-JMNJ-FZG89

Electronic fluorescent ballast runs two or three T8 lamps up to 32 W each on 120 to 277 V input

  • weight15.58
  • materialHAWA
  • Supports up to three T8 fluorescent lamps for flexible lighting layouts
  • 85 W electronic ballast delivers efficient power to each lamp
  • Operates on 120 to 277 V AC for broad voltage compatibility
  • Rapid-start design ignites lamps quickly without flicker
  • Weighs 15.58 units for straightforward handling and mounting

Philips Advance 85 W Ballast

The Philips Advance electronic ballast operates three T8 or T8U fluorescent lamps at a total of 85 watts across a 120 to 277 V AC input range. It is designed for commercial or residential fixtures that require rapid-start operation without dimming capability.

Replaces magnetic or failed electronic ballasts

This unit replaces older magnetic ballasts or failed electronic models in existing three-lamp fixtures. The upgrade is worthwhile when the current ballast hums, flickers, or cannot support the 17 W, 25 W, 28 W, 30 W, or 32 W lamp wattages listed for this model.

Handles three lamps up to 32 W each

It comfortably drives two or three lamps within the supported wattage range down to a minimum starting temperature of 0 degrees Fahrenheit. It runs out of headroom if the fixture requires dimming functions or lamp types and wattages outside the specified T8 and T8U compatibility list.

Highlights

  • Supports up to three T8 fluorescent lamps for flexible lighting layouts
  • 85 W electronic ballast delivers efficient power to each lamp
  • Operates on 120 to 277 V AC for broad voltage compatibility
  • Rapid-start design ignites lamps quickly without flicker
  • Weighs 15.58 units for straightforward handling and mounting

Specifications

BrandPHILIPS ADVANCE
weight15.58
materialHAWA

Questions about this item

What input voltage range does the 85 W ballast accept for mounting in a fixture?

The ballast operates on 120 to 277 V AC, so it fits standard North American lighting circuits without a separate transformer.

Which wiring step is most often missed when installing the rapid-start ballast for three T8 lamps?

Connect each lamp to its own red and blue leads on the ballast; skipping a pair leaves one lamp unlit even though power is present.

At what minimum starting temperature should the ballast be replaced if lamps fail to strike reliably?

The ballast is rated to start at 0 °F; if lamps won't ignite above that temperature the ballast has likely reached end of life.

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