Can a ballast be dimmable?
While magnetic dimmable ballasts do exist, almost all dimmable ballasts these days are electronic. Electronic ballasts vary the frequency at which they run the lamps without changing the electrode voltage and are therefore able to get a much wider range of dimming.
What is a dimming ballast?
Dimming electronic ballasts for fluorescent lamps can save energy and increase the range of illuminances provided by a lighting system. A dimming system saves energy relative to a non-dimming system, assuming lamps are dimmed and both systems are operating for similar periods of time.
Are fluorescent ballasts dimmable?
Dimmable fluorescent ballasts are compatible with dimming switches and other lighting controls that turn lights on or off and allow the light output to be dimmed.
What are the different types of ballasts for dimming a fluorescent fixture?
Fluorescent ballasts use three different types of starting technologies: rapid, instant, and programmed.
Does Lutron Caseta work with fluorescent?
If you use one of our (Lutron’s) 3-wire fluorescent ballasts, you can use the Caseta PD-10NXD-(color) dimmer and have it control the PHPM-3F-DV-WH interface to control the ballast. Tu Wire ballast, 2 T8 4′ fluorescent fixture.
Will LED lights work with a ballast?
Since plug and play LEDs are compatible with ballasts, you can simply remove a fluorescent bulb and replace it with an LED. Since no additional modification or wiring is required, it’s as easy as replacing incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs in your home.
Can I put a dimmer on a light with 3 switches?
Dimmer switches can be installed on a three-way switch. This allows two controls to turn the light on and off, with a third switch left for the dimming function. Three-way switches can be used with single-pole applications when installing a dimmer switch.
Will a smart switch work with fluorescent lights?
Yes, Virtually any smart switch will work correctly with a fluorescent light fixture. Do not put a dimmer (smart or otherwise) on a ballasted fluorescent light fixture.
Can you get smart fluorescent lights?
This DETA Smart T8 tube allows the user to adjust the brightness as well as turning on/off via app according to their needs. This product is compatible with the Grid Connect smart home automation system, built to optimise your everyday living.