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Item Name:
BALLAST , LAMP
Definition:
AN ITEM SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR USE WITH FLUORESCENT OR MERCURY VAPOR LAMPS AND STARTERS TO PROVIDE A HIGH STARTING VOLTAGE FOR STRIKING THE ARC AND TO STABILIZE THE OPERATING IMPEDANCE OF THE CIRCUIT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE OPERATING CURRENT AT A STEADY VALUE.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 1S9Q6 | VAL-CON INC |
Federal Supply Class
Title
BALLASTS, LAMPHOLDERS, AND START
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Exclusions:
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | 625 MILLIAMPERES; ENERGY SAVING; USE WITH TWO F40T12, F40T10, OR F40T12 ENERGY SAVING LAMPS |
| AMSE | VOLTAGE RATING | 120.0 VOLTS NOMINAL |
| ARGL | POWER FACTOR CHARACTERISTIC | HIGH |
| ARQF | STARTING CHARACTERISTIC | RAPID |
| ARQG | STARTER | REQUIRED |
| CWAD | LAMP TYPE ACCOMMODATED | ENERGY EFFICIENT AND EXTENDED LIFE |
| AEUH | LAMP ACCOMMODATION QUANTITY | 2 |
| AEWS | LAMP WATTAGE RATING IN WATTS | 66.0 |
| ACDC | CURRENT TYPE | AC |