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Programs, Warranties & Tools

Linear Fluorescent System Guide

Linear Fluorescent System Guide
  • New Literature. Energy savings...reduced maintenance... environmental consciousness...light levels... With so many factors to consider, ever wonder which lamp and ballast system is right for you? GE's Linear Fluorescent System Guide helps you select which solution maximizes the benefits most important to you. Start saving now!
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Ballast Catalog | 71883

Ballast Catalog
  • New Literature. The GE ballast product offering features industry leading energy-efficient system lighting solutions for electronic or electromagnetic fluorescent, compact fluorescent and HID light sources.
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HID Ballast Application Guide | 198217

HID Ballast Application Guide

T8

UltraMax™ T8 Brochure | 16233

UltraMax Electronic Ballasts
  • New Literature. Breakthrough technology that dramatically improves energy efficiency, simplifies installation and delivers optimal lamp performance in T8 lamp systems.
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UltraMax™ 347V High Efficiency Instant Start Ballasts

UltraMax™ 347V High Efficiency Instant Start Ballasts
  • New Literature. Breakthrough Technology that dramatically improves efficiency, simplifies installation, and delivers optimal lamp performance.
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UltraMax® Dimming

UltraMax® Dimming
  • New Literature. In the GE labs, our engineers have developed ballasts that are the hightest efficiency, lowest watts and allow various light levels without sacrificing efficiency during dimming.
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Ultra Start Programmed Start (PS) Ballasts | 81173

UltraStart® Programmed Start Ballast for T5 and T8 fluorescent lamps
  • A new generation of ultra-efficient programmed start ballasts for T5 and T8 fluorescent lamps.
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ProLine® Brochure

ProLine Brochure
  • GE ProLine® electronic ballasts operate with 2-foot through 8-foot T8 lamps, providing low ballast losses and high-frequency lamp operation, resulting in up to 22-34% energy savings compared to standard F40T12 magnetic lamp and ballast systems.
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Proline® T8 347V Electronic Ballasts

Proline® T8 347V Electronic Ballasts
  • New Literature. GE ProLine T8 high-performance ballasts operate 2-foot through 8-foot T8 lamps. GE ProLine T8 electronic ballasts provide up to 22-40% energy savings compared to standard F40T12 magnetic lamp and ballast systems.
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Multi-Volt ProLine® T8

Multi-Volt ProLine® T8
  • New Literature. GE Multi-Volt ProLine® (MVP) high-performance electronic ballasts operate with 2-foot through 8-foot T8 lamps. GE MVP electronic ballasts provide low ballast losses and high-frequency lamp operation, resulting in up to 22-34% energy savings compared to standard F40T12 magnetic lamp and ballast systems.
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Resi ProLine® T8 Residential Electronic Ballast | 71881

Resi ProLine® T8
  • GE Resi Proline® electronic ballasts operate T8 lamps from 2 to 4 feet. They provide low ballast losses and high-frequency lamp operation, resulting in up to 27% energy savings compared to standard F40T12 magnetic lamp and ballast systems.
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480V to 277V Step-Down Autotransformers

480V to 277V Step-Down Autotransformers
  • GE ProLine® 480V to 277V Step-Down Autotransformers are designed specifically for lighting applications to step down 480V 3-phase power to 277V single-phase power in conjunction with 277V or universal voltage (120-277V) linear fluorescent or HID electronic ballasts.
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GE Consumer and Industrial NEMA Premium Ballasts

T5 & CFL

Ultra Start T5 Programmed Start Ballasts for T5 Lamps | 72757

Ultra Start T5 Programmed Start Ballasts for T5 Lamps
  • New Literature. GE has developed a line of T5 ballasts that incorporate the benefits of programmed start ballasts with the energy savings, fast starting and parallel lamp operation of instant start ballasts. GE's UltraStart® T5 ballasts use low energy loss, high efficiency components along with continuous cathode cutout (CCC) technology - resulting in 8 fewer watts than standard 4-lamp 54W T5 ballasts. GE's UltraStart® T5 ballasts meet 95% efficiency, a 44% improvement over standard T5 ballasts and a newindustry threshold for high efficiency ballasts.
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UltraStart® Watt-Miser® T5 Systems

UltraStart® Watt-Miser® T5 Systems
  • GE's UltraStart® Watt-Miser® T5 systems provide energy and maintenace savings coupled with "ultra fast" starting times.
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Multivolt Proline CFL Multi-lamp Ballast | 72756

Multivolt Proline CFL Multi-lamp Ballast
  • New Literature. GE Multi-Volt Proline™ (MVP) CFL solutions provide energy saving alternatives to incandescent, halogen or HID light sources. GE MVP CFL programmed start ballasts combine universal voltage (108-305V) technology with multi-lamp capability, dual entry color-coded connectors and ultra system reliability to create an industry leading CFL solution for commercial and residential applications.
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T12

ProLine® T12 Multi-Voltage Electronic Ballasts

ProLine® T12 Multi-Voltage Electronic Ballasts
  • GE Multi-Volt ProLine® (MVP) T12 high-performance ballasts are designed for replacement of magnetic T12 electronic ballasts during maintenance or retrofits. GE MVP T12 ballasts have the same wiring and mounting requirements as standard magnetic ballasts and provide up to 20% energy savings by simply replacing the ballast.
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MultiVolt ProLine® T12 (MVP) Cross Reference

MultiVolt ProLine® T12 Cross Ref
  • Quick Cross Reference Guide for Magnetic Fluorescent Lamp Ballast to the Next Generation of GE Multi-Volt PRO-LINE T12 - Electronic Ballast
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HID

20W & 39W Micro Electronic HID Ballasts | 78604

20W & 39W Micro Electronic HID Ballasts
  • How can something so small do so much? GE's line of UltraMax® electronic HID ballasts provides up to 70% energy savings and 2-4 times the life of standard halogen technology.
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UltraMax™ HID Brochure

UltraMax HID Brochure
  • Your bottom line is looking up. Especially when you look up and see your light fixtures powered by UltraMax™ HID electronic ballasts. The UltraMax™ HID system is 70% more energy efficient than typical standard HID electromagnetic ballasts with standard metal halide lamps.
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20 Watt Mini Electronic UltraMax® e-HID Ballasts | 89608

20 Watt Mini Electronic UltraMax® e-HID Ballasts
  • The UltraMax® 20W Mini is 56% smaller than the industry standard 20W housing, but does not sacrifice energy savings or heat management to ensure a full 5 year ballast warranty.
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39, 50 & 70 Watt Mini-Square Electronic UltraMax® e-HID Ballasts | 89609

39, 50 & 70 Watt Mini-Square Electronic UltraMax® e-HID Ballasts
  • The UltraMax® mini-square eHID ballast is designed for track and other small fixture designs that require high efficiency energy savings, long life and maximum performance with ceramic metal halide lamps. The mini-square meets the industry standard small can dimensions.
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70, 100 & 150 Watt Slim Line Electronic UltraMax® e-HID Ballasts | 89550

70, 100 & 150 Watt Slim Line Electronic UltraMax® e-HID Ballasts
  • The UltraMax® multi-volt slim line eHID ballast is designed for recessed can down lighting and outdoor landscape lighting requiring high efficiency energy savings, long life, cool ballast operation and maximum performance with ceramic metal halide lamps.
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GE HID Lamp & Ballast Kits

GE HID Lamp & Ballast Kits
  • GE delivers the kit that gives the "bucket truck" contractor/installer everything he needs to get the job done right the first time.
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General Specifications

Fluorescent Ballast Specification-T8 Instant Start

Fluorescent Ballast Specification-T8 Instant Start
  • Get general details about the physical characteristics and performance requirements for our Fluorescent T8 instant start ballasts.
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Fluorescent Ballast Specification-T8 Multi Voltage Instant Start

Fluorescent Ballast Specification-T8 Multi Voltage Instant Start
  • Get general details about the physical characteristics and performance requirements for our Fluorescent T8 multi voltage instant start ballasts.
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Fluorescent Ballast Specification-T8 High Efficiency Instant Start

Fluorescent Ballast Specification-T8 High Efficiency Instant Start
  • Get general details about the physical characteristics and performance requirements for our Fluorescent T8 high efficiency instant start ballasts.
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Fluorescent Ballast Specification-T8 High Efficiency Program Start

Fluorescent Ballast Specification-T8 High Efficiency Program Start
  • Get general details about the physical characteristics and performance requirements for our Fluorescent T8 multi voltage programmed start ballasts.
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Electronic HID Ballast Specification-High Efficiency 20W-150W

Electronic HID Ballast Specification-High Efficiency 20W-150W
  • Get general details about the physical characteristics and performance requirements for our electronic HID high efficiency (20-150W) ballasts.
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Electronic HID Ballast Specification-High Efficiency 250W-400W

Electronic HID Ballast Specification-High Efficiency 250W-400W
  • Get general details about the physical characteristics and performance requirements for our electronic HID high efficiency (250-400W) ballasts.
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