Description
2 x 18W CFL Replacement Ballast | 120V | Normal Power Factor | Rapid Start | Slim Case
Keystone KTEB-218-1-TP-SC is a compact fluorescent electronic replacement ballast designed to operate two 18W CFL lamps on 120V input power. This rapid start ballast features a slim metal case, normal power factor, series lamp connection, sound rating A performance, lamp end-of-life protection, and Type HL rating for commercial fluorescent fixture maintenance and replacement applications.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Keystone
- Model: KTEB-218-1-TP-SC
- Product Type: Compact fluorescent electronic ballast
- Primary Lamp Type: 18W CFL
- Number of Lamps: 2
- Input Voltage: 120V AC +/-10%
- Input Frequency: 50/60 Hz
- Starting Method: Rapid start
- Lamp Connection: Series
- Power Factor: Normal
- Power Factor Value: >0.50
- Input Watts: 35.5W for 2 x CFQ18W/G24q
- Input Current: 0.53A for 2 x CFQ18W/G24q
- Crest Factor: <1.70
- Ballast Factor: 0.88 for 2 x CFQ18W/G24q
- Ballast Efficacy Factor: 2.48 for 2 x CFQ18W/G24q
- Max THD: 150%
- Sound Rating: A
- Minimum Starting Temperature: 0 F / -18 C
- Maximum Case Temperature: 194 F / 90 C
- Listing: UL, cUL 935 Listed
- Rating: Type HL
- Lamp End-of-Life Protection: Yes
- FCC Compliance: Meets FCC Part 18 Class B consumer limits
- Transient Protection: Meets ANSI/IEEE C62.41 Category A
- Case Material: Metal
- Case Length: 4.00 inches
- Case Width: 1.87 inches
- Case Height: 1.18 inches
- Mounting Length: 3.60 inches
- Case Style: L8
- Lead Wires: 18 AWG 105 C / 600V solid copper
- Standard Lead Lengths: 12 inch white, black, blue, red, and yellow leads
- Packaging Style: Carton pack
- Pack Quantity: 50
- Item Status: Active
- Warranty: 5 years
- UPC: Cannot Source
Compatible Lamp Types
- CFQ18W/G24q: 2 lamps
- CFTR18W/GX24q: 1 lamp
- CFS21W/GR10q: 1 or 2 lamps
- CFQ26W/G24q: 1 lamp
- CFTR26W/GX24q: 1 lamp
- CFS16W/GR10q: 2 lamps
- CFS28W/GR10q: 2 lamps
Benefits
- Designed as a replacement ballast for two 18W CFL lamps in compatible compact fluorescent fixtures.
- Slim case design supports installation in fixtures with limited ballast space.
- Rapid start operation supports reliable lamp starting in commercial lighting applications.
- Sound rating A performance helps reduce audible ballast noise.
- Lamp end-of-life protection supports safer fixture operation.
- UL and cUL 935 listing provides verified compliance for compatible applications.
- Type HL rating supports use in listed hazardous location fluorescent fixtures where applicable.
Applications
- Compact fluorescent fixture maintenance
- Commercial CFL ballast replacement
- Recessed CFL fixtures
- Office lighting fixtures
- Retail lighting fixtures
- Schools and institutional buildings
- Facility maintenance departments
- General 120V CFL ballast replacement projects

