Lamp/Ballast Compatibility

Over the past ten years, the fluorescent lighting industry has expanded to include an increasing variety of ballast types. Which ballasts light which lamps? How is the desired ballast designated in Columbia Lighting catalog numbers? Simply select a lamp type below to find compatible ballasts and corresponding Columbia Lighting nomenclature.

T8, T12, TT, SL, HO, VHO

Note: Columbia Lighting supplies generic ballasts unless specified by ballast nomenclature. The term "generic" indicates ballasts may be supplied by a wide variety of reputable vendors and conform to Columbia Lighting specs. For specific ballast vendors/options contact your local Columbia Lighting representative.