Lutron Tu-Wire Dimming Ballasts

November 13, 2017

Retrofit and small-space applications can benefit from the ease of installation offered by Lutron Tu-Wire dimming ballasts. Tu-Wire ballasts offer high performance 100% to 5% dimming for linear and compact fluorescent lamps.

Features:

Tu-Wire ballasts require only two wires (hot and neutral) for power and control
Lutron offers a wide range of compatible 2-wire controls, making Tu-Wire a perfect choice for many applications
Lamps turn on at any dimmed level without flashing to full brightness
Low total harmonic distortion
Slim-profile design
One-lamp T4 models meet FCC Part 18 consumer requirements for EMI/RFI emissions
Tu-Wire ballasts are available for T4 fluorescent lamps
100% performance tested
Ultra-quiet operation

For more information:

http://www.lutron.com/en-US/Products/Pages/FluorescentBallasts/Tu-Wire/Overview.aspx

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