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T12 2 -Bulb Residential Fluorescent light ballast

Ratings & Reviews for GE T12 2 -Bulb Residential Fluorescent light ballast

4.6
285
Review
 4.6 out of 5
285 Reviews


91% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

This electronic fluorescent light ballast is generally effective and easy to install as a replacement for older magnetic ballasts. Many users found it straightforward to wire up and get their fixtures working again, with the new ballast providing instant-on and flicker-free operation. The smaller size and lighter weight were also noted as advantages. However, some experienced issues like slow start times, flickering, or premature failure. Overall, the majority of reviewers were satisfied with the product's performance and value, especially considering the cost savings compared to replacing the entire fixture.

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285 Customer Reviews

Perfect fit

Got suggested the right item and got explained what to do with it and hot it right at the first time!

October 19, 2019
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Ballast

Would Recommend

Easy installation, with electrical knowledge, and works great!

October 1, 2019
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Great ballast

Would Recommend

Replaced an old style ballast with this electronic ballast. Puts out a lot more light and the new ballast is a lot smaller and lighter. This is a way to upgrade old fluorescent light without replacing entire fixture. More reliable and more energy efficient.

September 8, 2019
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Lighter & easier to handle

Would Recommend

Same performance in lighter package that fits like the original.

September 7, 2019
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Ballast replacement

Would Recommend

Very easy install done many of these over the years !! Love how much more compact it is over the old style !!! Definitely recommend it if you wanna cheap easy fix and not wanting to replace entire light fixture

September 2, 2019
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2 bulb ballast

Would Recommend

Smaller than original, easy direct fit install. Instant on, no flicker. Works perfect

August 27, 2019
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T-12 Replacement Ballast

Would Recommend

Fits just right. Plenty of wire for 4’ light. Easy to install.

August 23, 2019
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T8

Would Recommend

It was a great ballast, took old one out and replaced it worth this one and it was awesome. Thank ballast developers for all you do

August 17, 2019
Verified PurchaserVerified Pro Sweepstakes
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I got a defective unit

Would Not Recommend

The unit that I installed would flicker when the power was turned on, glow both lamps for a while, and then pop to full power. I was concerned that the unit would eventually fail since the condition did not improve. I don't blame Lowes for the problem since they are reselling this product in their stores and not manufacturing it. I ended up returning it today and replacing it with a unit from a different store which had no problems.

July 10, 2019
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Response from GE Lighting Expert

Hello, Mike. We are sorry to hear something like this has happened. Feel free to also contact our Lighting Tech team (800-435-4448) for any assistanc... Read More

GE Lighting ExpertJuly 12, 2019

Perfect

Would Recommend

Cheaper to replace ballast than entire light and did not have to take light off of garage ceiling.

June 28, 2019
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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smaller but just as effective

Would Recommend

Had to replace the ballast in our laundry room. It was much easier and cheaper to change the ballast than the whole light fixture. very easy to install. Just connect the same colored wires to the existing wires. it took about 20 minutes to do everything.

June 26, 2019
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Ballast replacement

Would Recommend

Two 48” lamp fixture in laundry room began to fail, replacing lamps resulted in same problem. I didn’t want to replace fixture with newer led technology so I bought the electronic ballast from Lowe’s. Replacement is simple only requiring diagonal pliers, and 8 wire nuts. Secure power, snip the 8 wires from old ballast & remove. Install new ballast, strip 1/2” insulation from fixture wires and connect new wires with wire nuts matching wire colors. The thing I like most about the electronic ...

June 22, 2019
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