Weird lighting behavior

cmhollis · 03/07/2006, 09:39 PM

Here is my photo-period:

- VHO Actinics comes on at 0630, go off at 0930
- 150W 20K MH comes on at 0930, goes off at 1830
- 2 250W 10K MH come on at 1100, go off at 1700
- VHO's come back on at 1830, and go off at 2030

Anyhow, the last couple of nights, the 150W MH has been coming on around 2200 or so, staying on for a couple of minutes and then going out.

- All three MH's are on the same ballast (magnetic), and the VHO's are on a Icecap 660.

Any and all help is greatly appreciated,

Mike

etech · 03/07/2006, 09:57 PM

Quote:

All three MH's are on the same ballast

you should only have one bulb per balllast

if they are on their own ballast i would say that your bulb is going bad

cmhollis · 03/07/2006, 10:05 PM

It is actually 3 ballasts within 1 enclosure (an Aquamedic Ocean Sexy fixture).

cwegescheide · 03/07/2006, 10:14 PM

That is strange!!!! my ACIII is doing EXACTLY the same thing. Just started. I SWEAR!! At what time in the evening does it do this?

Thanks,
Chris

cwegescheide · 03/08/2006, 09:07 AM

My lights are magically coming on more frequently it seems all of the sudden. I sure would like to know what this is. Maybe Curt can "shed some light" on the subject!!!!

clp · 03/08/2006, 10:25 AM

Any duplicate timer names? What is the version and date of the firmware (see selftest)? Please email this to support@neptunesys.com, and email back some diagnostic tests you can run.

Curt

03/07/2006, 09:39 PM	#1
cmhollis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ledyard, CT Posts: 1,226	Weird lighting behavior Here is my photo-period: - VHO Actinics comes on at 0630, go off at 0930 - 150W 20K MH comes on at 0930, goes off at 1830 - 2 250W 10K MH come on at 1100, go off at 1700 - VHO's come back on at 1830, and go off at 2030 Anyhow, the last couple of nights, the 150W MH has been coming on around 2200 or so, staying on for a couple of minutes and then going out. - All three MH's are on the same ballast (magnetic), and the VHO's are on a Icecap 660. Any and all help is greatly appreciated, Mike __________________ "These mist covered mountains, are a home now for me, but my home is the lowlands, and always will be." - Dire Straits Yes Amy, I am on the national marrow registry. Current Tank Info: 120g In-wall, MR3 skimmer w/ Blueline HD70, ACIII controller, CR3 calcium reactor, Sequence 5800 CLS via OM 4-way, Sequence 3200 return, 2 - 250W 10K MH, 1 - 150W 20K MH, 4 - 110W VHO Actinics

03/07/2006, 10:05 PM	#3
cmhollis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ledyard, CT Posts: 1,226	It is actually 3 ballasts within 1 enclosure (an Aquamedic Ocean Sexy fixture). __________________ "These mist covered mountains, are a home now for me, but my home is the lowlands, and always will be." - Dire Straits Yes Amy, I am on the national marrow registry. Current Tank Info: 120g In-wall, MR3 skimmer w/ Blueline HD70, ACIII controller, CR3 calcium reactor, Sequence 5800 CLS via OM 4-way, Sequence 3200 return, 2 - 250W 10K MH, 1 - 150W 20K MH, 4 - 110W VHO Actinics

03/07/2006, 10:14 PM	#4
cwegescheide YOU have been ignored! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 5,231	That is strange!!!! my ACIII is doing EXACTLY the same thing. Just started. I SWEAR!! At what time in the evening does it do this? Thanks, Chris

03/08/2006, 09:07 AM	#5
cwegescheide YOU have been ignored! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 5,231	My lights are magically coming on more frequently it seems all of the sudden. I sure would like to know what this is. Maybe Curt can "shed some light" on the subject!!!!

03/08/2006, 10:25 AM	#6
clp RC Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,311	Any duplicate timer names? What is the version and date of the firmware (see selftest)? Please email this to support@neptunesys.com, and email back some diagnostic tests you can run. Curt