Is a Led Driver a Ballast

Fluorescents use ballasts, while LEDs use drivers. (LED drivers can be considered ballasts as well, but most documentation prefers ‘drivers’ or ‘power supply’ to avoid confusion with fluorescent ballasts.) Both ballasts and drivers do more than simply charge up their respective lights.

What is the difference between a driver and a ballast?

The driver is an electrical device that regulates power to your LED lights. It’s comparable to a ballast for fluorescent lighting systems. In short, the driver keeps your LEDs running safely and consistently, even when the LED’s electrical properties shift due to fluctuating temperatures.

Do I need to remove ballast for LED lights?

A plug and play LED is a fixture where you can install LED bulbs to what was once a fluorescent bulb. This is an easy solution and requires minimal effort on your part. Since it works with the existing ballast, there is no need for rewiring or ballast removal.