Philips Ballasts

The Philips ballasts and drivers range delivers professional-grade electrical gear designed for controlling lighting systems — from electronic ballasts for fluorescent and HID lamps to LED drivers for modern luminaires. Each unit is engineered for reliability, efficient operation and full compliance with EU or global lighting electronic standards, supporting commercial and industrial lighting projects.

Philips Electronic Ballasts for Fluorescent and HID Applications

Philips electronic ballasts are purpose-built for controlling fluorescent tubes, compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) and HID systems. Ideal for commercial offices, retail spaces, hospitality venues and industrial facilities where long service life and reduced maintenance costs are critical.

Key features:

• High input voltage range (e.g., 120-277 V) and universal operation across lamp types
• Quiet, efficient operation, offering improved energy savings over legacy magnetic ballasts
• Compatibility with dimming interfaces such as 0-10 V, DALI (for compatible models) and other standard control protocols.
• Models certified for fixed output, multi-lamp configurations and retrofit compatibility.

For distributors and lighting professionals, Philips electronic ballasts offer a strong value proposition: trusted brand, broad compatibility, and lower lifecycle cost—especially in large installations.

Philips Magnetic Ballasts & Traditional Ballast Units

Philips magnetic ballasts remain relevant where existing fixtures or legacy systems require maintenance or upgrades. They serve as reliable drop-in replacements for HID, metal halide, fluorescent systems still operational in many commercial or industrial sites.

Technical highlights:

• Robust electromagnetic design suitable for high temperature, high-load environments
• Suitable for retrofit or maintenance use in industrial, outdoor or warehouse lighting systems.
• Clear documentation and wide parts availability ensure ease of service and stocking.

While LED transitions are ongoing, having magnetic ballast options in the portfolio gives distributors versatility and ability to support mixed-technology lighting estates.

Philips LED Drivers / Lighting Control Gear

As LED lighting becomes dominant, Philips offers advanced LED drivers and control gear under its Advance and other sub-brands, enabling modern luminaires to perform with maximum efficiency and control.

Advantages:

• High-efficiency drivers supporting LED fixtures with constant current/constant voltage outputs.
• Compatibility with retrofit “InstantFit” systems and full LED-based lighting upgrades, including long lifetimes and energy savings.
• Support for advanced control protocols: dimming, sensor integration and building management systems.
• Simplified inventory and project specification when standardised across driver brands and luminaire families.

For wholesale and project procurement, Philips LED drivers enable a smooth transition from legacy lighting to LED, offering future-proofing and scalability.

Philips Ballasts & Drivers Portfolio Overview

The Philips portfolio for ballasts and drivers is segmented into clear product families:

• Electronic Ballasts — for fluorescent, CFL, HID applications with improved efficiency and control.
• Magnetic Ballasts & Ballast Units — legacy systems support, retrofit, maintenance parts.
• LED Drivers & Control Gear — for new-build LED luminaires, driver-based systems, smart building integration.

This segmentation simplifies catalogue structure, improves ordering clarity and aligns procurement to application-needs for distributors and lighting contractors.

Wholesale Supply Advantages with Bank of Lamps

Bank of Lamps offers full B2B distribution support for the Philips ballasts & drivers range.

Our key advantages:

• Central EU warehouse based in Latvia with consistent stock replenishment.
• Competitive pricing tailored for project and volume orders.
• Delivery across Germany, France, Netherlands, Spain, Belgium and the Baltic countries.
• Verified EU certification, brand authenticity and warranty documentation supplied with each shipment.

Partnering with Bank of Lamps guarantees reliable availability of Philips lighting control gear, professional technical support and supply-chain transparency.