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At the bottom of this page is a list of page links to every page in our website.
We DO ship to P.O. Boxes.
For questions or to order by phone please call:
(562) 423-4879
You can easily order by phone.
Standard ballasts:
Radio Frequency Interference suppressed ballasts:
24 volt d.c. ballasts:
Thinlites carry a two year factory warranty.
For Thinlite Indoor Fluorescent DC Lighting please click on this link 19 Thinlite Indoor Lights
21 Thinlite Replacement Ballasts
Everything priced on this page is in stock
and ready to ship from our inventory.
We ship Monday through Saturday.
We stock a wide variety of factory replacement
Thinlite ballasts.
We can special order any ballast that we do
not stock, just call us.
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 these to make
fishing lights.
Thinlite also makes "P" ballasts which are
radio frequency suppressed.
We stock some models of the "P" ballasts and can
special order any one you need.
These are very popular for use in tool trucks and
service / emergency vehicles.
For the "P" ballasts that we stock please click onto
the following link:
For 24 volt d.c. Thin-Lite 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, fax or mail.
A d.c. fluorescent ballasts 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.
Standard OIB (open inverter/ballast)
Please click on image for a larger picture.For light Ballast
model # #
TL - 109................(OIB-109), We have 3 in stock.
TL - 110................(OIB-110), We have 12 in stock.
TL - 112................(OIB-112), We have 11 in stock.
TL - 115................(OIB-115), We have 3 in stock.
PRICE: ( OIB 109-115 ) $ 19.00 each
The following Add To Cart button offers several shipping options
based on the order weight and your zip code.
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For light Ballast
model # #
TL - 116................(OIB-116), We have None in stock. On order.<<<<<
TL - 125................(OIB-125), We have 1 in stock.
TL - 126................(OIB-126), We have 3 in stock.
TL - 128................(OIB-128), We have 1 in stock.
TL - 138................(OIB-138), We have 4 in stock.
TL - 141................(OIB-141), We have 1 in stock.
PRICE: ( OIB 116-141 ) $ 19.00 each
The following Add To Cart button offers several shipping options
based on the order weight and your zip code.
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For light Ballast
model # #
TL - 143................(OIB-143), We have 4 in stock.
TL - 147................(OIB-147), We have 1 in stock.
TL - 151................(OIB-151), We have 1 in stock.
TL - 153................(OIB-153), We have 39 in stock.
TL - 161................(OIB-161), We have 3 in stock.
TL - 162................(OIB-162), We have 1 in stock.
PRICE: ( OIB 143-162 ) $ 19.00 each
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based on the order weight and your zip code.
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For light Ballast
model # #
TL - 163................(OIB-163), We have 2 in stock.
TL - 167................(OIB-167), We have 2 in stock.
TL - 171................(OIB-171), We have 3 in stock.
TL - 173................(OIB-173), We have 9 in stock.
TL - 180................(OIB-180), We have 1 in stock
TL - 184................(OIB-184), We have 2 in stock.
TL - 195................(OIB-195), We have 1 in stock.
PRICE: ( OIB 163-195 ) $ 19.00 each
The following Add To Cart button offers several shipping options
based on the order weight and your zip code.
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For light Ballast
model # #
TL - 197................(OIB-197), We have 2 in stock.
TL - 199................(OIB-199), We have 3 in stock.
TL - 712................(OIB-712), We have 11 in stock.
TL - 716................(OIB-716), We have 12 in stock.
Note - the 716 operates two tubes.
TL - 1954L...........(OIB-1954L), We have 4 in stock.
PRICE: ( OIB 197-1954L ) $ 19.00 each
The following Add To Cart button offers several shipping options
based on the order weight and your zip code.
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For the 900 series of lights which use a PL type
("U" shaped) fluorescent tube.
These are Radio Frequency Suppressed
ballasts.
For light model
Thin-Lite # 941..........(OIB-941), We have 1 in stock
Thin-LIte # 943..........(OIB-943), We have 1 in stock
Thin-Lite # 945..........(OIB-945), We have 1 in stock
Thin-Lite # 949..........(OIB-949), We have 2 in stock
Thin-Lite # 951..........(OIB-951), We have 1 in stock
These 900 series ballasts are limited to stock on hand
and will not be restocked when sold.
PRICE: ( OIB 941-957 ) $ 25.00 each
The following Add To Cart button offers several shipping options
based on the order weight and your zip code.
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Radio Frequency Interference Suppressed OIB-P (open inverter/ballast)
Please click on image for a larger picture.The following ballasts have a Radio Frequency
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.
OIB - P112, We have 6 in stock.
OIB - P115, We have 3 in stock
OIB - P116, We have 5 in stock
OIB - P147, We have 1 in stock
OIB - P151, We have 3 in stock.
PRICE: ( OIB P115-P151 ) $ 25.00 each
The following Add To Cart button offers several shipping options
based on the order weight and your zip code.
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OIB - P153, We have 1 in stock
OIB - P162, We have 2 in stock.
OIB - P163, We have 1 in stock
OIB - P167, We have 1 in stock
OIB - P172 kit, We have 2 in stock.
OIB - P174 kit, We have 3 in stock.
PRICE: ( OIB P153-P174 ) $ 25.00 each
The following Add To Cart button offers several shipping options
based on the order weight and your zip code.
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OIB - P184, We have 1 in stock.
OIB - P712, We have 8 in stock.
OIB - P716, We have 5 in stock.
OIB - P1954BK, We have 2 in stock.
OIB - P1954L, We have 2 in stock.
PRICE: ( OIB P184-P1954L ) $ 25.00 each
The following Add To Cart button offers several shipping options
based on the order weight and your zip code.
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24 volt d.c. ballasts - R.F.I. Suppressed
In time we will add more 24 volt models to our inventory.
We can special order any model we do not stock.
Please look through both groups of ballasts for the
model you need.
The 24 volt ballasts are limited to stock on
hand. Once they are gone we will no longer
stock them but can special order them
for you.
Model # OIB-215, this is the 24 volt version of the 115 or 163 ballast.
Currently we have 3 in stock.
Model # OIB-216, this is the 24 volt version of the 116 ballast.
Currently we have 4 in stock.
Model # OIB-238, this is the 24 volt version of the 138 ballast.
Currently we have 3 in stock.
Model # OIB-251, this is the 24 volt version of the 151 ballast.
Currently we have 3 in stock.
Model # OIB-253, this is the 24 volt version of the 153 ballast.
Currently we have 7 in stock.
Model # OIB-262, this is the 24 volt version of the 162 ballast.
Currently we have 2 in stock.
PRICE: ( OIB 215-262 ) $ 28.00 each
The following Add To Cart button offers several shipping options
based on the order weight and your zip code.
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Group B
The 24 volt ballasts are limited to stock on
hand. Once they are gone we will no longer
stock them but can special order them
for you.
Model # OIB-267, this is the 24 volt version of the 167 ballast.
Currently we have 3 in stock.
Model # OIB-273, this is the 24 volt version of the 173 ballast.
Currently we have 1 in stock.
Model # OIB-274 SP, this is the 24 volt version of the 274 ballast.
Currently we have 1 in stock.
Model # OIB-297, this is the 24 volt version of the 167 ballast.
Currently we have 2 in stock.
Model # OIB-2716, this is the 24 volt version of the 716 ballast.
Currently we have 4 in stock.
PRICE: ( OIB 216-2716 ) $ 28.00 each
The following Add To Cart button offers several shipping options
based on the order weight and your zip code.
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The 24 volt ballasts are limited to stock on
hand. Once they are gone we will no longer
stock them but can special order them
for you.
Model # OIB-2712, this is the 24 volt version of the 712 ballast
which operates two 8 watt tubes.
Currently we have 1 in stock.
Model # OIB-2712NBX, this is the 24 volt version of the 712NBX ballast
which operates a single Biax tube.
Currently we have 1 in stock.
Model # OIB-2716NBX, this is the 24 volt version of the 716NBX ballast
which operates a single Biax tube..
Currently we have 1 in stock.
Model # OIB-2957, this is the 24 volt version of the 957 ballast.
Currently we have 1 in stock.
PRICE: ( OIB 2712-2957 ) $ 28.00 each
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3) We accept telephone and fax orders and accept Mastercard and Visa.
4) Checks and money orders are gladly accepted by mail.
You can print out the order form on our website or just list the description
and catalogue numbers of the items you need.
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.
Model Proper
Number Ballast Back to Top
101 OIB-141
103 OIB-143
104SQ OIB-P174 In the RFI suppressed section of this page (kit - no mounting plate)
105 OIB-145
108 OIB-108
109 OIB-109
110 OIB-110
111 OIB-111
112 OIB-112
114 OIB-114
115 OIB-115
116 OIB-116
125 OIB-125
126 OIB-126
128 OIB-128
130 OIB-112
133 OIB-153 Back to Top
134 OIB-116
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
138 OIB-138
139 OIB-153
139-2 (2) OIB-153
141 OIB-141
143 OIB-143
145 OIB-145
147 OIB-147
148 OIB-115SS
151 OIB-151
153 OIB-153
161 OIB-161
162 OIB-162
163 OIB-163
167 OIB-167
168 OIB-153M
171 OIB-171
172 OIB-P172 In the RFI suppressed section of this page (kit - no mounting plate)
173 OIB-173
174 OIB-P174 In the RFI suppressed section of this page (kit - no mounting plate)
179 OIB-179 Back to Top
180 OIB-180
181 OIB-151
182 OIB-182
183 OIB-153
184 OIB-184
185 OIB-115
186 OIB-186
187 OIB-197
190 (2) OIB-115
191 OIB-111
192 OIB-112
193 OIB-115
194 OIB-116
195 OIB-195
1954 OIB-153
1952L OIB-1952L
1954L OIB-1954L Back to Top
197 OIB-197
198-2 (2) OIB - 153 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
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
P718NBX (2) OIB-P716NBX
723 OIB-143
732 OIB-712 Back to Top
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-949
951 OIB-951
953 OIB-953
957 OIB-957
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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