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Is it possible to convert a 220 volt light a 110 volt by changing the ballast?
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∙ 12y ago
Is it incandescent or flourescent? If it's incandescent it will work okay--it'll be dim but it will work. A fluorescent probably wouldn't fire.
Now having said that, if this is a European lamp Google "110v European base bulbs" and you'll find light bulbs that work on 110v but have bases that screw into European sockets. Just change the plug on the lamp and you're golden.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoIf you are talking about a fluorescent fixture then yes it can be done. As for the cost factor it wouldn't be worth it. To buy a new replacement 120 volt ballast separately would be equal to or higher that getting a whole new 120 volt fixture. Do a price comparison before going ahead and making a change to the 220 volt fixture.
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∙ 10y agoIt is not a fluorescent tube that is voltage rated, it is a ballast that is used to raise the secondary voltage to fire the tube. If your working voltage is 110 volt and the voltage required for the ballast is 110 volts then the tube should work in the fixture. You can not apply 220 volts to a 110 volt ballast as it will destroy the ballast.
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∙ 9y agoUsually the answer is no because of the different configurations of the plug between 110 and 220 volts. They are constructed differently to prevent this from happening. Doubling the voltage on any piece of equipment is a sure way of destroying that equipment.
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∙ 15y agoYou will have to take the old 120 volt ballast out and replace it with a 240 volt ballast.
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∙ 9y agoYes but it would not work.
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If the ballast on a fluorescent light blows will the lamp still work?
If the ballast on a fluorescent light blows the lamp will not work.
How can you attach a 120 v Light Fixture to a 277 v system do I need a ballast so what kinda of ballast?
need a universal voltage ballast 120/277 volt or a 277volt ballast
Can you replace t8 bulb in fixture now using t12 bulb?
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Can T8 LED tube light be used with ballast and can ballast be removed and will it work?
A T8 LED tube has to be used with a ballast to bring the correct voltage to the tube for it to operate correctly. Removing the ballast from the circuit will prevent the tube from operating.
Why does a circular fluorescent light bulb not light up fully?
You have a failing bulb or ballast.
If the ballast on a fluorescent light blows will the lamp still work?
If the ballast on a fluorescent light blows the lamp will not work.
Does a tube light glow without starter?
yes..if we replace magnetic ballast with electronic ballast...there is no need of starter if we use electronic ballast.
How can you attach a 120 v Light Fixture to a 277 v system do I need a ballast so what kinda of ballast?
need a universal voltage ballast 120/277 volt or a 277volt ballast
How do you convert magnetic energy into light energy?
Move a conductor through a changing magnetic field and run a light off the current generated.
Can you replace t8 bulb in fixture now using t12 bulb?
Yes a T12 lamp socket will take a T8 tube. The T8 tube will not operate. The T8 ballast is an electronic ballast where as the T12 ballast is a magnetic type. If you are changing over fluorescent fixtures to the smaller T8 lamps then the ballast has to be changed and the end sockets have to be rewired. The schematic on how to do the rewire is on the electronic ballast's label.
Can T8 LED tube light be used with ballast and can ballast be removed and will it work?
A T8 LED tube has to be used with a ballast to bring the correct voltage to the tube for it to operate correctly. Removing the ballast from the circuit will prevent the tube from operating.
Why does a circular fluorescent light bulb not light up fully?
You have a failing bulb or ballast.
Can a dimmer switch be added on any light?
only regular lights like in ur house if u want to dimm a fluorescent light u have to change out the ballast to a dimmable ballast
What makes a fluorescent light hum loudly?
The sound to which you refer is typically produced in the ballast. A noisy ballast is often an indicator that ballast is not doing well. The ballast is a special purpose transformer, and inside the transformer are coils of wire that are around an iron core. The core is typically a stack of stamped plates made of mild steel that have been riveted or otherwise connected together to provide the necessary mass. When the plates are not tightly bound together, they can move slightly under the changing magnetic field and produce a humming sound that can be quite loud. When that happens, the ballast is about to fail.
Can i run 350w metal light bulb on 400 volts ballast?
Yes, provided the bulb types are compatible with the 400 watt ballast.
Can you make a three phase light ballast work on 110 or even 220?
No. A three-phase ballast requires three-phase power
Is there a special type of fluorescent light for cold conditions?
Normally its the ballast that's different. Use an electronic ballast rather than a magnetic.
