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Unread 02/09/2007, 11:18 AM   #1
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VHO Lighting Question

I have a ARO 660 ballast for my 2 6ft blue actinics. My question first do I have to have 2 bulbs in there if I have a 2 bulb connector.
Secondly the light only blinks once and then does not come on. Is my ballast bad? If so anyone have one for sale?
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Unread 02/10/2007, 09:02 AM   #2
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Does anyone know the answer to these questions?


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Unread 02/10/2007, 10:41 AM   #3
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make shure the bulbs are seated tightly in the endcaps, make shure they are wired in the proper confiiguration for 2 6ft lamps .. http://209.204.76.225/660-2.htm

usually the single blink is usually a sign of the endcaps not being seated or improper wiring


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Unread 02/11/2007, 07:32 AM   #4
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thank you so are you saying that you have to have both bulbs in for them to work?


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Unread 02/11/2007, 08:59 AM   #5
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depending on the wiring, yes you may have to have both bulbs seated for them to fire.


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Unread 02/11/2007, 10:50 AM   #6
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cool i will get a second bulb before i buy a new ballast, thanks


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Unread 03/05/2007, 05:37 PM   #7
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FYI a second bulb and they work perfectly, thanks for the tips


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