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Updated on
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We ship to the lower 48 States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands only.
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For questions or to order by phone please call:
(562) 423-4879
You can easily order by phone.
Standard ballasts:
109
112
114 for Airstream
115
116
126
153
162
197
712
716
P ballasts
Radio Frequency Interference suppressed ballasts:
Thinlites carry a two year factory warranty.
For Thinlite Indoor Fluorescent DC Lighting please click on this link 19 Thinlite Indoor Fluorescent Lights
21 Thinlite Replacement Ballasts
We stock the largest selection of factory replacement
Thinlite ballasts.
The links on the left will take you to each ballast on this page.
All of the inverter / ballasts on this page are for 12 volt d.c. and are Made in the U.S.A.
For pricing and to order non-stock / specialty ballasts, please click
onto the following link:
Everything priced on this page is in stock
and ready to ship from our inventory.
We ship Monday through Friday.
We will also show you our current inventory for each model which is updated DAILY.
Many different Thin-lite models use the same ballast.
If you do not see the model you have in our
inventory please use the inverter / ballast guide to see
if your light uses one of our instock ballasts.
Many of our customers use the model OIB - 153 to make fishing or floundering lights.
Thinlite also makes "P" ballasts which are radio frequency suppressed.
The "P" ballasts are special order items.
For a guide to replacing ballasts please click onto
the following link:
The following link will take you to the
Thin-Lite guide at the bottom of this page
to find the proper ballast for your light:
Our ballasts are listed in numerical order and are shown in
groups to allow the use of drop-down menus for easy on-line ordering.
You can also order by phone.
A d.c. fluorescent ballast is actually two devices in one.
The technical name is an inverter - ballast.
It takes a d.c. voltage, inverts it into a.c., and then steps it
up to a high enough voltage and frequency to fire and
then run a fluorescent tube or tubes.
Each Thinlite ballast has a wiring diagram on the back for
easy replacement.
To see how ballasts are wired into light
fixtures please click onto the following link:
Standard single tube surface mount replacement ballast will look like this:
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Standard twin tube surface mount replacement ballast will look like this:
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Standard twin tube recessed mount replacement ballast will look like this:
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Thin-Lite replacement ballast for the mod. 109 which uses a 22 watt
circular tube looks like this:
Shows the tube socket and switch which are included on this model only.
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Thin-Lite replacement ballast mod. 153,
see the heat sink on the right end, looks like this:
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OIB - 109 / IB - 109
The 109 operates a single 22 watt (FC8T9/CW) circular tube.
For use in either the Thin-Lite model 109C (circular fixture) or the
model 109S (square fixture).
We no longer stock this ballast but can special order one
for you.
Just call us at (562) 423-4879 for pricing and availability.
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OIB - 112 / IB - 112
The 112 operates two 8 watt (F8T5) fluorescent tubes.
For surface mount light fixture.
Currently we have 5 in stock.
( OIB - 112 ) $ 21.25 each
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OIB - 114 / IB - 114
This replacement ballast is used in the Thin-Lite model 114 fluorescent
light which mounts below the vent / fan on some models of
Airstream travel trailers.
It operates two 14 watt fluorescent tubes.
The light fixture originally had a cover over the ballast, this replacement ballast
does not have a cover - you will need to use the one that came with the light.
Please click here to see the complete fixture:
This ballast model is limited to stock on hand.
Currently we have 1 in stock.
( OIB - 114 ) $ 31.75 each
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OIB - 115 / IB - 115
The 115 operates one 15 watt (F15T8) fluorescent tube.
For surface mount fixtures - also very popular for use in
stand alone insect lures and insect traps for research
studies.
Currently we have 50 in stock.
( OIB - 115 ) $ 21.25 each
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OIB - 116 / IB - 116
The 116 operates two 15 watt (F15T8) fluorescent tubes.
For surface mount fixture.
Currently we have 5 in stock. `
( OIB - 116 ) $ 21.25 each
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OIB - 126 / IB - 126
The 126 operates two 13 watt (F13T5) fluorescent tubes.
For surface mount fixture.
We no longer stock this model but can special order
one for you. Call us at (562) 423-4879
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OIB - 153 / IB - 153
The 153 operates a single 32 watt (F32T8) fluorescent tube.
These are popular for use in making fishing lights and in
vehicle mounted advertising signs.
Currently we have 17 in stock.
( OIB - 153 ) $ 22.50 each
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OIB - 162 / IB - 162
The 162 operates two 8 watt (F8T5) fluorescent tubes.
These are used in Thin-Lites model 162 outdoor light fixtures.
This ballast is pre-wired with a push button switch.
We no longer stock this model but can special order them
for you.
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OIB - 197 / IB - 197
The 197 operates a single 30 watt (F30T8) fluorescent tubes.
For both surface and vehicle manufacturer recessed fixtures.
Currently we have 9 in stock.
( OIB - 197 ) $ 21.25 each
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OIB - 712 / IB - 712
The 712 operates two 8 watt (F8T5) fluorescent tubes
in a recessed light fixture.
Currently we have 4 in stock.
( OIB - 712 ) $ 21.25 each
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OIB - 716 / IB - 716
The 716 operates two 15 watt (F15T8) fluorescent tubes
in a recessed light fixture.
Currently we have NONE in stock.
( OIB - 716 ) More due in early November, 2020.<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
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Radio Frequency Interference Suppressed OIB-P (open inverter/ballast)
Please click on image for a larger picture.The "P" ballasts have a Radio Frequency Interference
Suppressant inverter to reduce, and in some cases,
completely eliminate interference produced by the ballast.
They can be used in the same Thinlite fixtures as the standard
ballasts.
How to tell if your light uses an RFI, "P", ballast.
First off, if there is a "P" in the front of the model number.
Physically, the standard ballast has a single power transister on
the end with a rivet through it.
A "P" ballast has two power transisters on the end held in place
with a small aluminum "Z" bracket.
What is the operational difference between a standard and a
Radio Frequency Interferrence suppressed ("P") ballast.
An inverter/ballast takes 12 volt d.c. (or 24 volt if that is you
fixture's voltage) from your battery based (vehicle) and inverts
it into alternating current - a.c.
On a Thin-Lite ballast it then boosts the voltage up to around
130-150 volts a.c. to fire (light) the tube(s) then drops down to
around 90-100 volts a.c. to run the light.
The standard ballast outputs a spikey a.c. to the tube(s) which in
some applications can interfere with nearby electronic equipment.
The second transister in a "P" ballast pulls (these are also called
push-pull) the a.c. output into a sine wave form to reduce
interference broadcasted.
Very few vehicle manufacturers specify "P" fixtures.
We no longer stock "P" ballasts as over the last sixteen years we
have very few requests for this ballast type.
As the saying goes: "You can't stock what doesn't sell - if you
want to be able to pay the bills that is."
As a side note, all 24 volt Thin-Lite ballasts are "P" type.
We no longer stock these ballasts but can special order one for you.
Please call us at (562) 423-4879 for pricing and lead time.
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OIB - 950 or OIB - 2950
Note: This is a "P" ballast and will operate a single PL (parallel length)
tube from 13 to 39 watts.
Also available in a 24 volt d.c. version.
We no longer stock this ballast but can special order one for you.
Please call us at (562) 423-4879 for pricing and lead time.
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There are a number of different Thinlite lights that use the same
ballast.
This list will show the proper replacement ballast for your light.
If there is a "(2)" listed with the proper ballast, your light uses
two ballasts to run two tubes.
This guide is courtesy of the Thin-Lite Corp.
Light
Model Proper
Number Ballast Back to Top
101 OIB-141 ib
103 OIB-143 Operates a single F15T8 (15 watt) tube in a no lens surface mount
fixture.
104SQ OIB-P174 In the RFI suppressed section of this page (kit - no mounting
plate)
105 OIB-145
107 OIB-147 or OIB-197 Operates a single F30T8 (30 watt) tube in a no lens
surface mount fixture.
108 OIB-108 Special Edison base enclosed inverter/ballast to operate a single
22 watt Circline tube.
109 OIB-109 Operates one 22 watt Circline (circular) tube.
110 OIB-110 Operates a single 32 watt Circline tube. Thin-Lite no longer
makes this 110 ballast.
111 OIB-111 Operates a single F8T5 (8 watt) tube in a surface mount fixture.
112 OIB-112 Operates two F8T5 (8 watt) tubes - surface mount fixture.
114 OIB-114 Operates two tubes mounted under vent/fan in some Airstream
travel trailers.
115 OIB-115 Operates one F15T8 (15 watt) tube - surface mount fixture.
116 OIB-116 Operates two F15T8 (15 watt) tubes - surface mount fixture.
125 OIB-125 Operates one F13T5 (13 watt) tube - surface mount fixture.
126 OIB-126 Operates two F13T5 (13 watt) tubes - surface mount fixture.
128 OIB-128 Thin-Lite no longer makes this 128 ballast.
130 OIB-112 Operates two F8T5 (8 watt) tubes - surface mount fixture.
133 OIB-153 Operates one F32T8 (32 watt) tube - surface or recessed fixture.
134 OIB-116 Operates two F15T8 (15 watt) tubes - surface mount fixture.
136 OIB-147, The model 136 uses two ballasts, one for each
30 watt T8 tube. These are used in Marathon
motor coaches.
137 OIB-151 Operates a single F24T8 (17 watt) tube in an open surface mount
fixture.
138 OIB-138 Operates two F24T8 (17watt) tubes in a surface mounted fixture
139 OIB-153 Operates a single F32T8 (32 watt) tubes in a surface mount fixture
139-2 (2) OIB-153 Two required - each operates a single F32T8 (32 watt) tube.
141 OIB-141
143 OIB-143 Operates a single F15T8 (15 watt) tube in an open surface mount fixture.
145 OIB-145 Operates a single F17T8 (17 watt) tube in an open surface mount fixture.
147 OIB-147 or OIB-197 Operates a single F30T8 (30 watt) tube in an open surface
mount fixture.
148 OIB-115 Operates a single F15T* (15 watt) tube.
151 OIB-151
153 OIB-153 Operates s single F32T8 (32 watt) tube in an open surface mount fixture.
161 OIB-161 Operates a single F8T5 (8 watt) tube in an outdoor fixture - includes switch.
162 OIB-162 Operates two F8T5 (8 watt) tubes in an outdoor fixture - includes switch.
163 OIB-163 Operates a single F15T8 (15 watt) tube in an outdoor fixture - includes switch.
167 OIB-167 Operates a single F30T8 (30 watt) tube in an outdoor fixture - includes switch.
168 OIB-153M
171 OIB-171 Operates a single F8T5 (8 watt) tube in an under-cabinet fixture.
172 OIB-P172 In the RFI suppressed section of this page (kit - no mounting plate)
173 OIB-173
174 OIB-P174sp In the RFI suppressed section of this page (kit - no mounting plate)
179 OIB-179SP
180 OIB-180 Operates two F8T5 (8 watt) tubes independently of each other - specialty ballast
181 OIB-151
182 OIB-182
183 OIB-153 Operates s single F32T8 (32 watt) tube in an surface mount fixture.
184 OIB-184
185 OIB-115
186 OIB-950
187 OIB-197
190 (2) OIB-115
191 OIB-111
192 OIB-112
193 OIB-115
194 OIB-116
195 OIB-195 Operates a single 17 watt tube in a surface mount fixture.
1954 OIB-153
1952L OIB-1952L
P1954BK OIB - P1954BK
1954L OIB-1954L or OIB-P1954L
197 OIB-197 or OIB - 147
198 OIB-197 This light is a shell placed into the ceiling,
the vehicle manufacturer supplied a drop in place cover or lens.
198-2 (2) OIB - 197 This light is used in some Holiday Ramblers
199 OIB-199
553 OIB-953
557 OIB-957
612 OIB-112
616 OIB-116
622 OIB-112
626 OIB-116
652 OIB-112
656 OIB-116
690 (2) OIB-115
712 OIB-712
P712NBX OIB-P712NBX
716 OIB-716....................this ballast operates two 15 watt tubes
P716NBX OIB-P716NBX.........this ballast operates one 39 watt tube
718 (2) OIB-147 or OIB - 197
P718 (2) (2) OIB-P147 (Thin-Lite does not make a 197 ballast in the "P" version.)
P718NBX (2) OIB-P716NBX (This light uses two "U" shaped PL Biaxial tubes.)
723 OIB-143
732 OIB-712
736 OIB-716
742 OIB-712
746 OIB-716
762 OIB-712
766 OIB-716
941 OIB-941
943 OIB-943
945 OIB-945
947 OIB-947
949 OIB-950
951 OIB-950
953 OIB-950
957 OIB-950
959 OIB-959
OIBC-PIG22, this ballast is for use with the
International Gaming Technologies equipment which
operate on 25 volt d.c. and power up a 22 watt circline tube
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