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If you mean the ballast in a fluorescent light fitting where the ballast is wired in series with the tube, the answer is "No". Explanation:
If no tube is in place, the light fitting's circuit is "open" so there is nothing to take any current from the "hot" supply wire and return it to the "neutral" wire.
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Can you use 5300k hid bulbs with 8000k ballast?
A ballast is a ballast in most cases. So yes you should be fine.
Wiring issue or ballast failure with Halogen Lighting pendant dining rm original lamp location for 15 years now. Use only in the evenings. Why bulbs usually last only 1 month less than the rated hours?
Are you touching the bulb with your fingers? Oil in the skin causes hot spot on the bulb and causes them to burn out.
How many watts are in 100 2.5 volt bulbs?
This question does is not answerable. A watt is a volt times an amp. With out knowing how many amps the bulbs use there is no answer.
What is a type of machine that makes electricity?
A machine that makes electricity is called a generator. Generators use electromagnetism to convert physical movement into electricity.
What two circuits one series and one parallel use light bulbs to provide resistance. Both circuits have the same number of light bulbs?
Series circuit gives higher resistance compared to parallel circuit.
How much electricity does a T8 32w fluorescent light bulbs use?
These tubes need a ballast to operate the tubes. The current and voltage will be marked on the fixtures ballast.
Can you use 5300k hid bulbs with 8000k ballast?
A ballast is a ballast in most cases. So yes you should be fine.
Is it possible to use T8 bulbs in a T12 fixture?
Yes, it is possible to use T8 bulbs in a T12 fixture with the use of a retrofit kit or ballast replacement.
How much percent of the worlds electricity is from light bulbs?
None. Light bulbs use electricity, they do not create electricity.
Does a fluorescent ballast use power when no bulbs are in the fixture?
Yes, there is an excitation current that flows through the primary side of the transformer which is located in the magnetic ballast's casing.
Do heat lamp bulbs use less than regular bulbs?
No, they use more electricity.
Do florescent light bulbs use less electricity?
yes
Do light sockets without bulbs in them still use energy when their switch is turned on?
No, light sockets without bulbs do not consume energy when the switch is turned on because there is no electrical load present to draw electricity. The circuit remains open when there is no bulb, so no electricity flows through it.
Why is a light bulb better then a candles?
because light bulbs use electricity ,and candles use fire, and electricity last longer
If some of your ceiling light bulbs are out eg 3 out of 6 does this waste electricity?
No, dude bulbs do not use any power.
Why do ordinary light bulbs take more electrical energy than efficient bulbs?
The filament on normal light bulbs require a higher current of electricity to light up, and are more resistant to electricity as well. This causes it to use more electricity and generate more heat.
On your 4 bulb fluorescent only 2 bulbs come on?
On the older fluorescent fixtures a four bulb fixture required two ballasts. Two lamps for each ballast. If you have changed the tubes and it still does not work, it sounds like one of the ballasts is not working. You might want to consider replacing the ballast with an electronic one. One electronic ballast will operate four tubes. The existing end sockets can be re used but they will have to be rewired. There is a diagram on the ballast label that shows the connections. This will allow you to use T8 lamps which are lower wattage. This will save money to you in the long run.
