{"title":"Basic Fluorescent Troubleshooting","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"category-description\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003eBASIC FLUORESCENT TROUBLESHOOTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eWhen selecting a ballast make sure it is compatible in lamp type, wattage, and system voltage. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBallast can come in magnetic, electronic, and dimming ballast. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBallast also have power factors, High Power Factors are required for commercial use and Low Power \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactors are permitted in residential areas. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo avoid flickering electronic ballasts should be used. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo reduce the humming that is commonly associated with magnetic ballasts use electronic ballasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo avoid glare use adequately shielded fixtures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen exposed to extreme temperatures fluorescent lamps will operate at a lower performance level. Optimal fluorescent performance occurs between 68 to 122 degrees. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/3726\/3048\/collections\/apielfpmt__33863_9b57cf16-607f-4b8a-88a2-bed1e3e8ae5c.jpg?v=1752657797","url":"https:\/\/plumlighting.com\/collections\/basic-fluorescent-troubleshooting.oembed","provider":"Superior Lighting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}