Low-watt lamps seen bad in many retrofits: said to burn out pre-1978 standard ballasts

Journal Article · Mon Jun 21 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · Energy User News; (United States)

OSTI ID:5269599

Cohn, L

The standard ballasts used in early energy-efficient fluorescent lamps are vulnerable to premature burnout. Retrofitting expensive new ballasts will eliminate any savings from the lamps. GTE/Sylvania, Norelco, and Westinghouse acknowledged the problem, while General Electric had no comment. Ballasts made in the last four years have been made compatible with energy-efficient lamps. The vendors claim it is the ballast manufacturers' responsibility to inform users that their product risks early burnout. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 5269599
• Journal Information: Energy User News; (United States), Journal Name: Energy User News; (United States) Vol. 7:25; ISSN EUSND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320100* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Buildings
BALLASTS
CONSUMER PROTECTION
FLUORESCENT LAMPS
LIGHT BULBS
MARKETING
PERFORMANCE
RETROFITTING