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SATCO Lighting S8012 External Driver for 2, 3FT/4FT T8 Lamps
External Driver for 2 - 3FT/4FT T8 Lamps
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- Product Group:
- Indoor Lighting
- Product Subgroup:
- Light Bulbs
Satco Lighting S8012 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does the Satco S8012 external driver do, and how many T8 lamps does it run?
The Satco S8012 is an external LED driver that powers two T8 lamps, in either 3-foot or 4-foot length. It mounts outside the lamps rather than inside a lamp body, so it takes the place of the old fluorescent ballast in a two-lamp strip or troffer setup. Order it by Satco part number S8012.
2) Can I use the S8012 driver with a single T8 lamp or with four lamps?
No. The S8012 is specified for two lamps only, 3-foot or 4-foot T8. A one-lamp fixture or a four-lamp troffer needs a driver matched to that lamp count, so pick the Satco external driver rated for the number of lamps in the fixture rather than doubling up or under-loading this one.
3) Do I still need the fluorescent ballast if I install T8 lamps that use the S8012 external driver?
No. Lamps run from an external driver like the S8012 are the ballast-bypass style: the existing fluorescent ballast comes out and the driver feeds the sockets directly. That is the difference between this approach and a plug-and-play tube, which keeps the ballast in place. Plan the retrofit as a rewire of the fixture, not a lamp swap.
4) Will the S8012 work with 2-foot or 8-foot T8 LED tubes?
It is called out for 3-foot and 4-foot T8 lamps, so 2-foot and 8-foot tubes are outside what this driver covers. Those lengths draw different wattage and need a driver matched to them.
5) I'm standardizing T8 retrofits across a building. Is one S8012 needed per fixture or per lamp?
Figure one S8012 per two-lamp fixture, since each driver carries two 3-foot or 4-foot T8 lamps. For a floor of two-lamp strips that is one driver per fixture; mixed fixture counts mean mixing driver models, so count lamps per housing before you build the order.
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Does the Satco Lighting S8012 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Satco Lighting S8012 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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