Metal Halide startup question

Reefbox · 10/12/2007, 12:45 PM

i just setup a brand new 175 w mh light.

When i plug it in the outlet the bulb glows blue for maybe 2-3 seconds then goes out. What does this mean?

Thanks

ROB2005 · 10/12/2007, 01:18 PM

Do you have the double ended MH or the Single Ended screw-in type? Use the power switch to start up the bubs, not the outlet.

Reefbox · 10/13/2007, 09:54 AM

Hi,
I have the SE screw in type. My setup does not have a power switch.

i'm going to try a new bulb first.

Thanks

10/12/2007, 12:45 PM	#1
Reefbox Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 1,045	Metal Halide startup question i just setup a brand new 175 w mh light. When i plug it in the outlet the bulb glows blue for maybe 2-3 seconds then goes out. What does this mean? Thanks

10/13/2007, 09:54 AM	#3
Reefbox Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 1,045	Hi, I have the SE screw in type. My setup does not have a power switch. i'm going to try a new bulb first. Thanks __________________ Jason

10/12/2007, 01:18 PM	#2
ROB2005 Reefing Is My Passion! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 719	Do you have the double ended MH or the Single Ended screw-in type? Use the power switch to start up the bubs, not the outlet.