Metal halide HQI ballast stopped working, ideas??

ary · 02/07/2014, 01:37 AM

Hi all I just purchased a 48" coralife metal halide PC light. The ballasts were working fine yesterday. Plug them in today and one will not turn the light on. Any advise on troubleshooting??

also would anyone have any info on a possible replacement ballast?

Thanks for your time!

Ary

Spar · 02/07/2014, 07:46 AM

sure its not the bulb? switch them out to test if haven't already.

ary · 02/07/2014, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Spar

sure its not the bulb? switch them out to test if haven't already.

Positive. I've tried everything it's surely the ballast. Any suggestions?

I'm thinking of getting another one any ideas? I have a 3 prong connection.

HaroldT · 02/07/2014, 08:10 PM

Check with Coralife first. If the ballast is magnetic HQI, it may just be the starter needs to be replaced. That shouldn't cost more than $25.

ary · 02/09/2014, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaroldT

Check with Coralife first. If the ballast is magnetic HQI, it may just be the starter needs to be replaced. That shouldn't cost more than $25.

Thanks for that. I'll look into a starter.

02/07/2014, 01:37 AM	#1
ary Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 17	Metal halide HQI ballast stopped working, ideas?? Hi all I just purchased a 48" coralife metal halide PC light. The ballasts were working fine yesterday. Plug them in today and one will not turn the light on. Any advise on troubleshooting?? also would anyone have any info on a possible replacement ballast? Thanks for your time! Ary

02/07/2014, 07:46 AM	#2
Spar Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,517	sure its not the bulb? switch them out to test if haven't already. __________________ 450g Mixed SPS/LPS Reef (MH/T5/VHO)

02/07/2014, 08:10 PM	#4
HaroldT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 582	Check with Coralife first. If the ballast is magnetic HQI, it may just be the starter needs to be replaced. That shouldn't cost more than $25.