What is Ballast? What are the Types?

Ballastis the part that provides the energy required in luminaires such as fluorescent. The ballast provides the ignition needed when the lamp is first lit. In addition, the ballast that prevents sudden rising currents protects the lighting fixture.

Ballast, magnetic ballast and electronic ballast It is of 2 types. Heavy and large magnetic ballasts are actually miniature transformers. Electronic ballasts make the output current through components. Therefore, they are lighter and smaller in size. Almost all ballasts used today are electronic.

Working in conjunction with a suitable power supply Rod LED modelsdoes not need any ignition or ballast.