Ballast control gear is a simple and effective way of lighting a fluorescent lamp. The units consist of an electric ballast and wired with 2 core white figure eight leads to a fluorescent lamp holder fastened to a anti rust mild steel tray. The electronic ballast has internal protection and a thermal cut-out switch and added safety features to stops the electric ballast from trying to ignite the fluorescent tube if the fluorescent tube is faulty, ensuring years of use and saving electrical energy. If specified, a variety of voltages can be supplied.