Lighting Ballasts & Drivers – Fluorescent, HID, LED & Emergency

What You’ll Find in This Collection

• Fluorescent Ballasts – T5, T8, T12, T9 circline and compact fluorescent (CFL) electronic & magnetic models
• HID Ballasts – Metal halide, high pressure sodium (HPS) and pulse start options
• LED Drivers – Constant current and constant voltage drivers for LED retrofit and new fixtures
• Emergency Ballasts – Battery backup units that keep fluorescent or LED fixtures lit during power outages
• Sign Ballasts – Specialized electronic ballasts for T8HO/T12HO sign lighting
• Starters & Transformers – Fluorescent starters and lighting transformers for legacy systems

Why Choose LeanLight Ballasts & Drivers?

• Reliable performance – Precise regulation protects lamps and maximizes system life
• Wide compatibility – Models for virtually every common fluorescent, HID and LED application
• Easy replacements – Direct cross-references for popular OEM part numbers
• Professional brands – Keystone, LEDVANCE/Sylvania, Halco and other trusted manufacturers
• Flexible options – 120V, 120-277V, multi-tap and universal voltage units available
• Project-ready – Volume discounts and fast shipping for contractors and facility managers

Common Applications

• Commercial offices, schools and institutional buildings
• Warehouses, industrial high-bay and low-bay fixtures
• Parking lots, roadways and outdoor area lighting
• Retail, grocery and hospitality lighting
• Emergency egress and safety lighting
• Signage, channel letters and specialty lighting
• LED retrofit and new construction projects

How to Choose the Right Ballast or Driver

1. Identify the lamp or fixture type
   Fluorescent (T5/T8/T12/T9/CFL), HID (metal halide/HPS), LED, emergency, or sign.
2. Match wattage and lamp count
   Confirm the exact wattage and number of lamps the unit must operate.
3. Check voltage
   Select 120V, 120-277V, multi-tap or the specific voltage required by the installation.
4. Decide on technology
   • Electronic – Quieter, more efficient, cooler running
   • Magnetic – Rugged and cost-effective for many legacy systems
   • LED Driver – Constant current or constant voltage as required by the LED module
5. Look for cross-references
   Search by the old model number when replacing an existing ballast or driver.

Brands We Carry

Keystone Technologies • LEDVANCE / Sylvania • Halco Lighting and other professional-grade manufacturers of ballasts and LED drivers.

Why Buy from LeanLight?

• Fast & free shipping on every order (ships from Georgia, 1–5 day delivery in the USA)
• Volume and project discounts available
• 30-day satisfaction guarantee with easy returns
• Georgia-based lighting specialists focused on commercial and industrial solutions since 2008

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a ballast and an LED driver?
A ballast regulates current for fluorescent or HID lamps. An LED driver performs a similar function for LED modules or fixtures, usually providing constant current or constant voltage.

What is an emergency ballast?
An emergency ballast contains a battery that automatically powers the fixture for a minimum of 90 minutes during a power outage, meeting code requirements for egress lighting.

What is a sign ballast?
Sign ballasts are specialized electronic units designed to operate high-output T8HO or T12HO lamps commonly used in outdoor and channel-letter signage.

Do I still need starters with electronic ballasts?
Most modern electronic fluorescent ballasts do not require a separate starter. Starters are primarily used with older magnetic rapid-start or preheat systems.

How do I find the right replacement?
Check the label on the existing ballast, driver or lamp for type, wattage, voltage and model number. You can also contact us with the old part number for a cross-reference.