Overview
The GE-332-MAX-H/Ultra electronic ballast is a high-efficiency instant-start ballast designed for T8 fluorescent lamps in commercial and industrial lighting systems. This ballast provides immediate lamp ignition and maintains consistent light output across 2–3 lamp configurations, making it a reliable drop-in replacement for standard fluorescent fixtures used in warehouses, offices, and continuous-duty environments.
Key Features
- Instant-Start Technology: Immediate lamp ignition without warm-up delay, ideal for frequently accessed spaces and continuous-duty applications.
- Active Current Regulation: Individual lamp inverter modules regulate output to each lamp for consistent performance and extended lamp life.
- Anti-Striation Control: Delivers flicker-free, high-quality light output with no visible striations.
- Wide Input Voltage Range: Operates reliably at 120/277V AC (±10%), suitable for both standard and higher-voltage circuits.
- UL Type CC Rated: Provides arc-fault protection and meets rigorous safety standards for commercial applications.
- Cold-Start Capability: Minimum starting temperature of 0°F (−18°C), ensuring reliable operation in unheated spaces.
Technical Specifications
| Input Voltage | 120/277V AC ±10% |
| Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Starting Method | Instant Start |
| Lamp Configuration | 2–3 F32T8, F28T8, F25T8, F17T8, or equivalent T8 lamps |
| Ballast Type | Electronic, high-efficiency instant-start |
| Power Factor | High (Active Power Factor Correction) |
| Ballast Frequency | >40 kHz |
| Minimum Starting Temperature | 0°F (−18°C) |
| Maximum Case Temperature | 167°F (75°C) |
| Mounting | 8.90″ mounting centers |
| Dimensions | Length: 9.50″ | Width: 1.38″ | Height: 1.18″ |
| Weight | 1.80 lbs |
| Certifications | UL Type CC, FCC Part 18 (Class A), ANSI/IEEE C62.41 Cat. A |
| Sound Rating | A (low noise) |
| Lamp Connection | Parallel input |
Typical Applications
- Warehouse and industrial facility lighting (continuous-duty environments)
- Commercial office and retail spaces with standard or 277V circuits
- Parking structures and outdoor covered areas
- Cold-temperature spaces requiring reliable cold-start capability
- Facilities seeking energy-efficient fluorescent lighting upgrades
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard T8 fluorescent fixtures with parallel-input ballast sockets
- 120V single-phase circuits
- 277V single-phase circuits (commercial multi-phase systems)
- Rapid-start or instant-start lamp configurations
- Fixtures supporting F32T8, F28T8, F25T8, and F17T8 lamp types
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- GE 332MAX-H/ULTRA (original GE designation)
- GE 78619 (equivalent model number)
- GE332MAXP-H/ULTRA (superseded variant)
Works With
- Standard fluorescent lighting fixtures (no smart controls recommended for instant-start ballasts)
- Parallel-wired lamp circuits
- 50/60 Hz electrical systems worldwide
- High-ballast-factor applications requiring full light output
