Running 220V rated ballasts at 240V

Feb 13, 2004 2 Replies

Hi all,



I've got a problem where some ballasts are dying. They are Philips BTA



36L05 and are rated at 220V. They are used in a 240V supply. Unfortunately last time I was onsite I didn't measure the actual supply voltage.

They are used in a rural supermarket and all the ballasts are contained in a steel ventilating mesh enclosure. Each enclosure contains eight ballasts with a spacing of about an inch between them.



Is the difference in voltage rating a likely failure mode?



Regards,



Zed.


What are these ballasts for?

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