pc ballast burn out question...

Erik765 · 08/10/2006, 12:20 PM

Is it possible for a power compact ballast to burn out because of not enough power being available from an outlet? I just bought a brand new ballast after my last one burnt out, 'cause I thought it was old, and this new one lasted a whole 4 hours. I may be overloading my circuit and that's the only thing I can think of.

Ideas?

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The Grim Reefer · 08/10/2006, 01:15 PM

Wrong power from the outlet could cause it, also an old lamp could too if the ballasts doesn't have end of life protection.

08/10/2006, 12:20 PM	#1
Erik765 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Spokavegas Posts: 339	pc ballast burn out question... Is it possible for a power compact ballast to burn out because of not enough power being available from an outlet? I just bought a brand new ballast after my last one burnt out, 'cause I thought it was old, and this new one lasted a whole 4 hours. I may be overloading my circuit and that's the only thing I can think of. Ideas? E __________________ ...Just MO, which IMO is a good one! Current Tank Info: 55g w/ 20g sump. for SPS, clams, etc.

08/10/2006, 01:15 PM	#2
The Grim Reefer Ready for some NOBALL!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kingman Az Posts: 25,259	Wrong power from the outlet could cause it, also an old lamp could too if the ballasts doesn't have end of life protection. __________________ America, the way it outta be! Current Tank Info: 120 Starphire with Illudium Q-288 Photon Regurgitator DIY LED lighting