VHO socket/caps burnt-melted

web104tv · 01/29/2010, 05:32 PM

One of my sockets on my VHO's is burnt and melted. They are basically T-12 140 watt bulbs manufactured by Fulham --Workhorse 7 ballast. The bi-pin of bulb attached to the same socket is toast and falling out of bulb.

Replacing the socket is no problem.. and the ballast appears to be fine because it's providing power to the other side of the bulb.

I will replace socket this weekend, but I was wondering if any of you ran into this situation before.....

monty · 01/29/2010, 06:16 PM

I have - a few times when i didnt have a good connection, and i would bump the bulb causing it to move. I could hear the electricity burning the cap. I learned to stop playing with lights while they were on...the lights were on rollers that i could slide back and forth for tank access

01/29/2010, 05:32 PM	#1
web104tv Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 88	VHO socket/caps burnt-melted One of my sockets on my VHO's is burnt and melted. They are basically T-12 140 watt bulbs manufactured by Fulham --Workhorse 7 ballast. The bi-pin of bulb attached to the same socket is toast and falling out of bulb. Replacing the socket is no problem.. and the ballast appears to be fine because it's providing power to the other side of the bulb. I will replace socket this weekend, but I was wondering if any of you ran into this situation before..... __________________ If you think education is expensive try ignorance! Current Tank Info: 120 Reef /125 Fowlr in works

01/29/2010, 06:16 PM	#2
monty Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Old Saybrook, CT Posts: 895	I have - a few times when i didnt have a good connection, and i would bump the bulb causing it to move. I could hear the electricity burning the cap. I learned to stop playing with lights while they were on...the lights were on rollers that i could slide back and forth for tank access