Philips Advance ICN-2P32-N 32W T8, 120/277V Electronic Fluorescent Ballast
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About Philips Advance ICN-2P32-N 32W T8, 120/277V Electronic Fluorescent Ballast
Overall Feedback:
90% positive
82% appreciated the compatibility, though 18% faced issues
I have concluded that the Amazon website should have warned buyers that these ballasts are not compatible with GFCI circuits and require 3 prong grounded outlets.
65% liked the smooth dimming capabilities, but 35% faced issues
I bypassed the ballast and selected new T8 LED lights that do not require ballasts. These new lights work great.
I noticed that GE never tested the ballast with LED bulbs.
90% found it easy to install, but 10% encountered difficulties
I found that the ballast was the most likely culprit after reading other reviews and doing Google research. It was inexpensive and easy to install.
I was able to install the ballast successfully even though the wires did not match exactly what I had with the old ballast, even though I am not an electrician.
I faced issues with the installation of the ballast and bulbs. I had to return the bulbs and get replacements because the ballast only accepts T8 LED bulbs, not T12/T8 ballasts. I also had to call GE and speak to a tech to find the problem.
84% appreciated thee reliable performance, though 16% experienced issues
I received the ballast completely rusted, which looked like it had been soaking in water. I am concerned that electrical parts and water are not a good combination.
I faced issues with the reliability of the electrical ballasts. Two ballasts died after 2 weeks of use, and instead of buying new ballasts, I selected new T8 LED lights that do not require ballasts and bypassed the ballast. Another light died 1.5 months after the initial retrofit project, and I heard another ballast pitching higher volume when powered up. Thus, I am not satisfied with the reliability of the electrical ballasts.
I had to replace the bulbs because they were not compatible with the ballast. I got the GE Replacement LED bulbs because they were strictly for T8 ballasts.
