VHO Lighting problem

Scooby Doo · 12/01/1999, 03:38 PM

Hey guys. I thought you'd be interested that I resolved my lighting issue.

Believe it or not, it was indeed the BALLAST. Icecap replaced 2 capacitors.

So it is possible for a ballast to fail that way...for future note...

Thanks to all who responded.

Dave

Kirk1 · 12/01/1999, 04:22 PM

Well mine does the same thing and has since I bought it. I turn it on it goes out in about 2 seconds. I keep repeating this until it finally stays on. I went through all bulb changes, wiring checks etc. How did you return yours? How quickly was it returned?? Cost? What can I do for lighting while its being repaired?
Thanks,
Kirk

Scooby Doo · 12/01/1999, 04:30 PM

Kirk,

Believe me, I understand how frusturating that is. I spent $150 on a set of new fluorescents and it did not help.

Check out www.icecapinc.com

They have the address. Just ship them the ballast with a note and they will repair it for nothing as long as your in your warranty period.

Dave

Scooby Doo · 12/01/1999, 04:32 PM

Oh, I forgot to add. I was able to borrow a ballast from a LFS. They fixed it and sent it back in a day.

Good luck.

Dave

Larry M · 12/01/1999, 04:33 PM

Scooby--Thanks for letting us know. I think I'll archive that thread so we know in the future. Sorry if we lead you down the wrong path.

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Kirk1 · 12/01/1999, 06:41 PM

Thanks for nfo.
How about a "Scooby Snack"!
Kirk

Scooby Doo · 12/01/1999, 07:35 PM

Boy 'ol boy 'ol boy!!!!

12/01/1999, 03:38 PM	#1
Scooby Doo Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 86	Hey guys. I thought you'd be interested that I resolved my lighting issue. Believe it or not, it was indeed the BALLAST. Icecap replaced 2 capacitors. So it is possible for a ballast to fail that way...for future note... Thanks to all who responded. Dave

12/01/1999, 04:22 PM	#2
Kirk1 Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Clovis,CA. Posts: 12	Well mine does the same thing and has since I bought it. I turn it on it goes out in about 2 seconds. I keep repeating this until it finally stays on. I went through all bulb changes, wiring checks etc. How did you return yours? How quickly was it returned?? Cost? What can I do for lighting while its being repaired? Thanks, Kirk

12/01/1999, 04:30 PM	#3
Scooby Doo Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 86	Kirk, Believe me, I understand how frusturating that is. I spent $150 on a set of new fluorescents and it did not help. Check out www.icecapinc.com They have the address. Just ship them the ballast with a note and they will repair it for nothing as long as your in your warranty period. Dave

12/01/1999, 04:32 PM	#4
Scooby Doo Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 86	Oh, I forgot to add. I was able to borrow a ballast from a LFS. They fixed it and sent it back in a day. Good luck. Dave

12/01/1999, 04:33 PM	#5
Larry M Moved On Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Burnsville,MN In the heart of Reef Country! Posts: 4,544	Scooby--Thanks for letting us know. I think I'll archive that thread so we know in the future. Sorry if we lead you down the wrong path. ------------------ Larry M View a list of RC Member's websites at: http://www.reefcentral.com/membersites.html

12/01/1999, 06:41 PM	#6
Kirk1 Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Clovis,CA. Posts: 12	Thanks for nfo. How about a "Scooby Snack"! Kirk

12/01/1999, 07:35 PM	#7
Scooby Doo Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 86	Boy 'ol boy 'ol boy!!!!