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Philips

Philips Optanium Electronic Ballast 120-277V T8 32W .75kg

SKU CH-PENZ-ZWR5J

Instant-start electronic ballast drives one or two T8 fluorescent lamps from 17 to 40 watts on 120 to 277 volt input and starts at minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit

  • typeBallasts
  • weight0.75
  • Instant start at -20 °F for reliable cold-weather lighting
  • Multi-voltage 120-277 V input works on standard and commercial circuits
  • Supports one or two T8 lamps up to 32 W for flexible fixture design
  • No dimming circuitry keeps wiring simple and cost-effective
  • Lightweight 0.75 kg unit eases overhead installation

Philips Optanium T8 Ballast

The Philips Optanium electronic ballast operates T8 fluorescent lamps at 120 to 277 volts AC with instant start. It supports one or two lamps ranging from 17 to 40 watts and weighs .75 kg. Suited for commercial or residential fixtures needing reliable, non-dimmable operation down to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

Replaces magnetic or failed electronic ballasts

Swapping a magnetic ballast for this instant-start unit removes flicker and reduces energy loss. The upgrade is worth it when the existing ballast no longer starts lamps reliably or when a fixture requires multi-voltage input across 120 and 277 volts. It does not serve dimming applications or fixtures needing programmed rapid start.

Fixed-output instant-start standard

The ballast provides constant light output with no dimming range or method. It is limited to T8 lamp types at the listed wattages and cannot drive T5, T12 or compact fluorescent lamps. Input voltage is fixed to the 120 to 277 volt range and minimum starting temperature is rated at minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

Highlights

  • Instant start at -20 °F for reliable cold-weather lighting
  • Multi-voltage 120-277 V input works on standard and commercial circuits
  • Supports one or two T8 lamps up to 32 W for flexible fixture design
  • No dimming circuitry keeps wiring simple and cost-effective
  • Lightweight 0.75 kg unit eases overhead installation

Specifications

BrandPhilips
typeBallasts
weight0.75

Questions about this item

What mounting space does the 0.75 kg ballast require?

The unit weighs 0.75 kg and fits standard fluorescent fixture enclosures designed for T8 electronic ballasts.

How do I wire the instant-start ballast for one or two T8 lamps?

Connect the 120-277 V AC supply to the input leads and the lamp sockets to the output leads following the diagram on the label; the instant-start circuit requires no separate starter.

When should I plan to replace the ballast?

Expect a service life of several years under normal operation down to -20 °F; replace if lamps flicker, fail to start, or the ballast emits audible noise.

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