Major flourescent problem

[revjames]

We fitted 12 Philips HF fittings - the sort with an internal proxy/light sensor which dims according to ambient light. 1 out of 12 fittings didnt work, we examined it for obvious faults and reported to supplier. Philips are sending an engineer to look at it!

 

[Evans Electric]

The fittings we installed were , 1st Fitzgerald then Crompton .I contacted Fitzgerald but couldn't get a comment from them regarding Tridonic.

We then had a job to move another printer into new premises and went with Dextra Lighting and against advice we installed standard Switchstart 5ft twin fittings and only ever changed a few starters .

And as if by magic, there they are !!

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And theres some more .

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And even more at the same job going strong !!

 

[NozSpark]

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[alpha spark]

Have you checked the voltage at the fittings Is it within the specified voltage on the ballasts ive had this on a few occasions worth a try I suppose

 

[revjames]

I was banging on about how good Philips were. A couple of newish fittings failed 5' T5 tubes with dimmable ballast and DALI as well as proxy sensors. tried new Philips ballasts - still non work.... new Tridonics arrived today and went in no prob. Measured 10Khz on a good chocke and 170hz on a non working one with correct voltages on tube ends. 4 phillips ballasts will be presented to the engineer if he materialises!

 

[cadspark]

Switch start fittings with high output LED tubes are the way to go. No ballasts to go wrong, low energy consumption and a long lamp life.

 

[revjames]

yes but light output is rubbish... and very expensive