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definition of: INSTANT START

What is INSTANT START?

A type of fluorescent lamp-ballast circuit designed to start fluorescent lamps as soon as the power is applied.

Originally, instant-start circuits were developed to eliminate separate mechanical starter devices.

Slimline fluorescent lamps operate only on Instant Start circuits.

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