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The exact results are not normally documented in manufacturer's literature, because they do not condone purposely mis-matching ballasts and lamps

That being said, if both are RAPID-START there is a likelyhood that the lamp will light with this ballast. The light output may be less than normal and the ballast may have a premature failure. It's not going to explode.

If you are deperate, help yourself, but I would always recommend a correct match...

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Yes, you can use a 10-watt bulb with a 32-watt ballast, but it may not operate efficiently. The ballast is designed to provide the necessary starting and operating voltage for higher wattage bulbs, which could lead to flickering or a shorter lifespan for the 10-watt bulb. It's generally recommended to match the bulb wattage with the ballast for optimal performance.


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Can you put a 10 watt bulb in a 32 watt ballast?

Yes, you can use a 10-watt bulb with a 32-watt ballast, but it may not operate efficiently. The ballast is designed to provide the necessary starting and operating voltage for higher wattage bulbs, which could lead to flickering or a shorter lifespan for the 10-watt bulb. It's generally recommended to match the bulb wattage with the ballast for optimal performance.


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As in all electronics heat is the culprit..if a lamp is mounted (let us say at a ceiling in a warehouse the temperature at the ceiling area is always more than the ground level) and this becomes a cause for ballast failures. Voltage spikes and dips are also a reason for ballast failures. The ballast specifications should match with the lamp (undersizing it will also cause failures) eg. using a 32 watt ballst for a 40 watt lamp. Cheers. Chaterpilar


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How many kWh will a 32 watt fluorescent bulb use?

A 32 watt bulb uses 32 watt-hours, or 0.032 kWh, every hour it is used.


How many lumens are in a 32 watt t8 bult?

A 32 watt T8 bulb typically produces around 2850 lumens.


Will a t 8 fluorescent tube work in a t 12 fluorescent fixture using a high output ballast?

Yes....usually. However, lamp (bulb) life may be somewhat shorter than if the proper t8 ballast is used. Since ballasts limit current flow in the circuit, a mismatched (t12) ballast would cause more current to flow through the t8 lamp than the lamp's design specification. The lamp's output would therefore be brighter in proportion to the additional current. Owners of aquariums and terrariums make use of this property by overdriving both T12 and T8 style lamps with ballasts designed to drive two (or more) lamps to drive a single lamp, therefore supplying 2x or more current to the lamp than its original ballast. This results in a greatly increased light output, somewhat reduced efficiency, and shorter lamp life.


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