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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 |
|---|---|
| 31046 | IOTA ENGINEERING CO |
Federal Supply Class
Title
BALLASTS, LAMPHOLDERS, AND START
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Exclusions:
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| AARB | TERMINAL TYPE | WIRE LEAD |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | BALLAST COMES W/3 LABELS, P/N P-1890,P-1891,P-1892; UNATTACHED A.C. TEST SWITCH,P/N A-3334; CHARGE LIGHT INDICATOR,P/N A-3337; AND RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY (PIGTAIL),P/N P-2183-1 |
| ARQH | TERMINAL LOCATION AND QUANTITY | ONE END |