Industrial Ballast Replacement Services
Industrial ballasts are devices that control the flow of electricity used in lighting systems. They are designed to operate with lamps that require a rapid flow of current at start up, because incandescent lamps draw more current when they are cold.
The starting current is higher for an incandescent lamp because it must heat up a filament made of thin wire. The thin filament must be made hot enough to glow, but not so hot that it melts. Incandescent lighting systems are designed to deliver the high starting currents required by lamps to ensure that this does not happen.
Electronic ballasts and magnetic ballasts are both used in fluorescent lighting. Both of them are responsible for starting the electric charge in a fluorescent light bulb. Electronic ballasts have been a popular replacement for magnetic ballasts in recent years because they use less energy, tend to be quieter, and are more reliable than their predecessors.
Ballasts for industrial lighting systems are a significant source of power consumption and a major culprit for energy waste. Modern ballasts have been designed to reduce power consumption and last longer, but the technology can still be improved further to increase performance and save both money and energy.
Industrial ballasts are commonly used for high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps, or metal halide (MH) lamps, which are widely used in street lights, outdoor high-bay light fixtures, warehouse lighting systems, and sports fields. MH bulbs are often selected because of their efficiency at producing light, with less heat produced per unit of electrical input than other similar types of lamps. However, MH bulbs offer more challenges than other types of lamps because of their unique operating characteristics.
Industrial ballasts are essential to fluorescent tubes and fluorescent lamps. Replace a worn out ballast, or use a new one to enhance your existing lighting system.
The point of a ballast is to supply a steady source of voltage to your interior lighting units. If you have been noticing light bulbs going out one by one, this may indicate that it’s time to replace those ballasts.
Most Property Managers are aware of the benefits of LED lighting. Site Plus Electrical Solutions can help you select and install replacement ballasts, transformers, and starter kits specifically designed for your lighting needs.
Contact us today to find our about your fluorescent ballasts replacement, additional energy saving, or how to best manage you lighting system today!
