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Old 04-25-2012, 04:07 PM   #21
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Those 50% power factor ballasts have no PFC and the THD is something like 125%. They're specifically meant for residential use only.

Quit installing "for residential use only" fixtures in offices with that many fixtures.

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Old 04-25-2012, 04:23 PM   #22
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Come on...even a residential contractor should know enough to wire up 30 fluorescent fixtures.
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The post is also from last November.
time to let this one go.
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Old 04-25-2012, 04:35 PM   #24
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time to let this one go.
Didn't even notice that....

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