Standard fluorescent lamps require dedicated luminaires with compatible ballasts to operate them because they cannot be inserted into 120-V AC sockets. Figure 8-8 is an exploded view of a typical ...

Ballasts are power supplies or transformers for fluorescent lamps, light sources that consist of a glass tube filled with argon, neon, or other inert gas. When ballasts supply electrical current, the ...

direct wire and hybrid LEDs are all more cost-effective and energy-efficient options for replacing fluorescent lamps. Plug and play LEDs (Type A) work in existing fixtures but ballasts may fail ...