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Why is an electronic ballast better than a magnetic iron core ballast?

April 26, 2017ballast core electronic iron MAGNETIC

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Why is an electronic ballast better than a magnetic iron core ballast?

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• Electronic ballast operates at 96% power factor (efficiency) • Starts almost immediately when switched • No flickering – longer tube life • No burst of current on start up, preventing switches and wiring from burning out over time • No heat generated, eliminating the power loss that occurs in T8 system