Vossloh Schwabe LN30.801 169645 – Huge UK Based Stock

LN30.801 Technical Information

Product Name LN30.801
Output Wattage 30W & 2 x 15W
Lamp Type T8
Base 2G13
Current mA 340 ( 15W) & 365 ( 30W)
Ref No 169645
Voltage V, Hz 230,50
Overall Length 155
Weight 550g
∆t/∆tan K 55/110
Energy efficiency B2
CP µF 4.0 ( 15w) & 4.5 (30w)
Current mA 185 ( 15w) & 180 (30w)

LN30.801 Dimensions

How a switch start ballast works

Ignition: When the light is switched on, the starter switch completes a circuit that heats the lamp’s filaments. The ballast then provides a high voltage to start the arc, which causes the light to flicker several times before it fully ignites.

Regulation: Once the lamp is lit, the ballast’s magnetic choke limits the current to prevent the lamp from drawing too much power and burning out.

Components: A complete switch start system includes a magnetic ballast (choke), a separate starter switch, and the lamp itself.

When to consider a replacement

If you notice any of the following signs, a switch start ballast may need to be replaced.

• The light takes a long time to come on or flickers excessively.
• There is an audible buzzing sound coming from the fixture.
• The light’s quality or color consistency is compromised.

T8 Fluorescent tubes

T8 fluorescent tubes are 26mm (approximately 1-inch) diameter linear lighting, featuring a G13 bi-pin socket (13mm between pins) widely used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Known for superior energy efficiency (often ~30% savings over older T12s), they generally last 15,000–20,000 hours and are compatible with both traditional and electronic ballasts.

Key Characteristics of T8 Tubes:

Dimensions: Roughly 26mm (1 inch) in diameter, smaller than T12 (38mm) but larger than T5 (16mm).

Lengths & Wattage: Common lengths include 2ft,3ft,4ft and 6ft. The length is directly linked to the wattage, which typically ranges from 10W to 75W.

Ballast Requirement: T8 tubes can operate on conventional ballasts (requiring a starter) or electronic ballasts (no starter, flicker-free).

Common Applications: Ideal for garages, offices, schools, and workshop lighting due to high light output.

Colour Temperatures: Available in a wide range, from warm white to daylight.

T8 vs. Other Tubes:

T8 vs. T12: T8s are more efficient and brighter than T12s. While they share the same G13 base, they should not be randomly interchanged without ensuring the ballast is appropriate.
T8 vs. T5: T5s are narrower, have different lengths (5cm shorter), and only work on electronic ballasts, say www.any-lamp.co.uk.

Whenever an electric light goes on around the world, Vossloh-Schwabe is likely to have made a key contribution to ensuring that everything works at the flick of a switch.

Vossloh-Schwabe has been around for more than 100 years. Headquartered in Germany, and with more than 500 employees at several production and sales sites throughout the world, Vossloh-Schwabe counts as a technology leader within the lighting sector. Top-quality, high-performance products form the basis of the company’s success.

Vossloh-Schwabe’s extensive product portfolio covers all lighting components: LED systems with matching control gear units, highly efficient optical systems, state-of-the-art control systems (Blu2Light and LiCS) as well as electronic and magnetic ballasts, ignitors and lampholders.

Vossloh-Schwabe operates based on a global, uniformly applicable quality management system. All production sites as well as the most important and largest distribution sites are also certified in accordance with ISO 9001.

The environmental management certification process in accordance with ISO 14001 was introduced in 2004 and the certification of all production sites took place at the end of 2005.

All quality relevant processes are subject to permanent monitoring and are managed using defined figures. All products are checked for compliance with the high Vossloh-Schwabe quality requirements along then entire production chain. Employees receive constant internal and external training to ensure that this standard is maintained.