EI500 M12 Contractor Select 500 Lumen Emergency Ballast For Fluorescent Fixtures With 2ft And 4ft T8 T12 Lamps, 90 Minute Run Time, Compact Housing, UL Listed NFPA 10, Easy Install, Instant Start Compatible, Black
✔️ 90 minute runtime; dual 120/277V; compact troffer housing; UL listed
The compact EI500 emergency ballast provides backup lighting for fluorescent fixtures, powering one 2' or 4' lamp for up to 90 minutes during a power outage. It supports electronic T8 and magnetic T12 ballasts, instant-start, rapid-start, and slimline types, all in a black, compact housing designed for troffer installations. Dual voltage input provides adaptability across commercial settings.
✅ 90 minute emergency run time for fluorescent fixtures✅ Compatible with 2' and 4' T8/T12 lamps and instant-start/rapid-start ballasts
✅ Dual voltage input: 120V or 277V for flexible installation
✅ UL Listed; meets NFPA 10, NFPA 101, NFPA 70-NEC and OSHA illumination standards; suitable for sealed and gasketed fixtures
✅ Compact low-profile housing optimized for troffer installations
💡 What is an emergency ballast used for in fluorescent lighting systems and how does it work during a power outage? An emergency ballast stores energy and switches to back-up operation automatically when mains drop, keeping essential lighting on. - backup power for fluorescent fixtures during outages - supports 2' and 4' T8/T12 lamps with instant-start/rapid-start ballasts - dual voltage input 120V or 277V for flexible commercial installations - UL listed and NFPA-compliant for safe operation