What is the difference between Magnetic and Electronic Ballasts in HID Lighting?
Electronic Ballasts mainly benefit the customer because they have less losses then Magnetic Ballasts (Auto Regulated and Auto Transformer). Magnetic ballasts have approximately 15% losses while the losses on Electronic Ballasts can be as little as 1%. Since electronic ballasts are expensive, they are not specified in standard fixtures and users will have to purchase these separately. In such cases, you will have to ask the Maintenance Staff at the facility whether they have ordered Electronic Ballasts.
Related Questions
- Our facility has a 480 volt HID lighting system. Since fluorescent electronic ballasts are not available in 480 volts, don’t we have to keep our HID system?
- Why should one use electronic ballasts? Whats wrong with the existing magnetic ballasts?
- What is the difference between Magnetic and Electronic Ballasts in HID Lighting?
