Best Fluorescent Light Ballasts of 2025

"I found the installation to be very straightforward. I removed the old ballast and had this one set up in under 15 minutes. The quality and price make it a fantastic value, and it works great!"

"Installing the ballast was completely hassle-free for me. The wire leads were long enough, and it mounted easily. I took a chance on LED tubes, and they lit up without any issues. Plus, the price was definitely right!"

"This ballast was super easy to install. I finished the job in 20 minutes, and the lights turned on perfectly. I’m really happy with how it restored functionality to my garage fixture!"

"Replacing the old ballast was a breeze since it was an exact match. Installation was really simple!"

"I found this product to be a great value. The ballast works perfectly and made the replacement process easy!"

"My neighbor, who's an electrician, installed this in my fluorescent light fixture, and it works great!"

"I found it pretty simple to install and it worked as expected. It really brought new life back to my fluorescent tube reptile lamp."

"Installing this ballast in my fish tank hood light was straightforward. I just needed to connect the wires correctly. Thanks to this, I saved a lot of money by not having to replace the whole hood. My fish are no longer in the dark!"

"I had a flickering bulb and thought it was just going out. After doing some research, I realized it was likely the ballast. I changed it myself, and now my old bulb is brighter than ever! So glad I didn’t have to buy a new lid. My fish have light again!"

"I installed it without any issues, and the ample wire supplied was perfect for my 4 bulb garage lights."

"Despite some negative reviews, my experience has been fantastic. The product functions perfectly and is significantly cheaper than retail."

"With just a quick YouTube tutorial, I installed it in around 30 minutes. The prepped wires made connection easy, though it would have been helpful to have wire nuts included."

"After some comparison, I found this ballast to be a perfect replacement for my over 20-year-old OEM ballast. It's smaller, lighter, and the installation was quick. The bulbs light up quickly and even seem to have improved brightness. It's an excellent project for DIY enthusiasts!"

"I purchased two of these for a pensioner's kitchen where the lights had failed. The original ballasts were also over 20 years old. These fit perfectly, and I had no issues with the installation. The neon fixtures came on instantly with no flicker or noise. It's a budget-friendly option compared to LEDs!"

"I found the item I ordered was listed as a 'Philips RELB2S40N', but I received an 'ADVANCE Ambistar RELB2S40N'. Regardless, it fit perfectly into my double-tube fixture. I bought two since I have extra T12 tubes. It's becoming hard to find T12 ballasts, so I appreciate having a reliable option!"

"I had a super old fluorescent fixture on its original ballast (40+ years) that was having a hard time getting going in the morning. This made it work like new. Most reasonably priced and easy to install. Just match the wire colors and you are good to go. I'll keep these folks in mind if I need another down the road."

"I installed my ballast on my basement light that quit working, hoping it was just the ballast. The new ballast looks almost identical to my old one, but there were slight differences. The ballast was easy to uninstall, and I learned how to release the wires from the tombstone ends using a paper clip. After swapping the blue and yellow tombstones, it worked perfectly! Great money-saving move to learn how to change out a ballast. Much better price than others I considered!"

"This is VERY OLD technology from the 1980s. If you want to save money and fix your lights, I suggest abandoning fluorescent technology for LED. LEDs consume less power and last longer. The installation is faster and easier, and you can return old fluorescent bulbs for disposal. No high voltage concerns with LEDs!"

"When my garage light failed, I feared an expensive repair. A quick voltmeter check revealed a bad ballast, so I ordered this one. It arrived in two days, and I installed it in under 10 minutes. The light works great now!"

"This ballast was a perfect match for my fluorescent fixture. It fit exactly, and the installation was straightforward. It works perfectly."

"I swapped out my old starter for this one, and it worked seamlessly. Installation was simple."

"I found these ballasts to be affordable and they worked perfectly to replace my burned-out ballast."

"The installation process was a breeze, and I would definitely recommend these ballasts to others looking for T8 options."

"I keep ordering these for our campus because they are the perfect size and a great value."

“I had several of these go bad in my office, so it was easier to replace them with these direct-fit ballasts. They worked perfectly, and the pricing was decent with fast shipping.”

“Installing this ballast was very straightforward. The weight was about a quarter of the original, and it works as intended.”

“I found the OHLECTRIC replacement for my old ballast, which was no longer in production. The wiring matched perfectly, making installation easy. I highly recommend it for any DIYer.”

“I ordered this to replace my old ballast, which had separate circuits for each bulb. I rewired it to connect both bulbs to the single circuit, and it works perfectly. The installation took about 30 minutes. It's compatible with newer LED bulbs.”

“After my fluorescent lights stopped working, I discovered the ballast was the issue. I ordered this Sylvania ballast, and it was the solution I needed. The installation was straightforward if you can handle basic wiring.”

“Initially, I ordered two for my shop, and they arrived ahead of schedule. They worked great and were easy to install. When there was an issue with the next order, the vendor offered top-notch customer service and resolved it quickly. I will definitely order more from them!”