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08/28/2006, 11:53 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Paragould, AR
Posts: 34
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T5's won't stay on...
This morning during the normal cycle. The first stage came on as usual and then the second came on. Then they both went out. I turned the switches off and back on. They both stay on for about 5 seconds and then turn back off. Are my bulbs gone and need to be replaced or is something else wrong?
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08/28/2006, 12:04 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Temple Terrace, FL
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Is there any bulb that has a dark almost burnt end inside? Have you noticed your ballast getting unusually hot? It is most likely a bad connection, burnt bulb (not totally dead or they wouldn't start at all), or dying ballast. Dying ballast is much more rare.
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08/28/2006, 12:06 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Virginia
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What kind of T5's are they, what brand? What kind of ballast, is it a premade fixture or retro? If you post the brand some people here may have similar experiences.
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08/28/2006, 12:09 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Paragould, AR
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It is a standard Sunlight Supply Tek-lite
4 x 54 Watt 48" Thanks |
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08/28/2006, 12:12 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Paragould, AR
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the bulbs are D&D Giesemann's
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08/28/2006, 03:29 PM
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Location: Paragould, AR
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anyone else have a problem like this before?
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08/28/2006, 03:58 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Newburgh, IN
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SLS has a vendor page here on RC. I'm sure if you post the question there they will help you find the problem.
They have good customer service. Dave |
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