Advance, Rosemont, Ill., has introduced its Ballast Checker, an easy-to-use hand-held device that quickly identifies ballast technology type for use in confirming ballast status and pinpointing lighting upgrade opportunities.

When pointed at a fixture, the Ballast Checker will turn green if the light source is powered by a high-frequency electronic ballast and will turn orange if powered by a magnetic ballast, indicating an opportunity for a lighting upgrade involving electronic technology. In addition to assisting contractors, distributors and other lighting professionals in determining ballast status as well as adding credibility when conducting a lighting audit, it can be used to verify that a fixture has indeed been installed with an electronic ballast post-installation.

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