T5 ballasts

[SPARKY TIM]

Hi guys be gentle with me as this is my first timeBlushing

Dont know if this qualifies as a stupid question but, can anyone tell me if a

21 watt T5 lamp would work with a 36 watt electronic ballast ?

 

[Andy™]

too much current would flow though tube

a tube will happily take just about as much current as it can get hold of - the ballast is there to limit this. so a 36W ballast will allow 36W to flow, even if its a lower rating tube installed

 

[a1]

Welcome to the forum Tim.

There is no such thing as a stupid question on here Mate.

 

[SPARKY TIM]

Thanks Guys, what got me thinking was the wholesalers offered me a ballast that was rated from 14 watts to 36 watts and as i've got some 36 watt ballasts in the motor i could save myself a few quid

 

[a1]

Tight wad.

 

[Doc Hudson]

Welcome to the world of posting SparkyTim.

Doc H.

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

Hi guys be gentle with me as this is my first timeBlushingDont know if this qualifies as a stupid question but, can anyone tell me if a

21 watt T5 lamp would work with a 36 watt electronic ballast ?

NO!

sorry that does not qualify as a stupid question...

You will have to try much harder than that to be stupid!!

I shall just have to say hello Tim

have a virtual beer!

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