Zoolander Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Bought a used setup and only 2 of the 4 ballasts are working. I've swapped bulbs around to be sure it's not the bulbs. I have extra t5 parts but am not sure what the issue is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrokate Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 what wattage? I have a 39 watt ballast I am not using (powers a pair of 3' bulbs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoolander Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 It's a 36" 39w. It's the outer two that aren't working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoolander Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 Anybody ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVPaquatics Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 unless there is a loose connection somewhere it sounds like a ballast, or ballasts, are shot. use bulbs you know that work, and check connections. If it doesnt work with good bulbs and connections the ballast is shot. If the ballasts are shot, just get a replacement workhorse 7 (does 4-39watters) or 2 workhorse 5's (does 2-39 watters). I believe there is a tool to test ballasts and bulbs http://www.milwaukeetool.com/test-and-measurement/lighting-testers/fluorescent-lighting-tester/2210-20. I think I am going to get one of these PM me if you need further assistance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barelycuda Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Sounds like a ballast is shot. If you have tried swapping known good bulbs on the outside and they don't work I would believe that it is a dual ballast fixture. If you get a ballast I can help you put it in if you're uncomfortable with the electrical part. Is there 2 switches on the fixture by chance? One for the outer lamps and one for the inner lamps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrokate Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 If you want to help MVPaquatics I could donate this old ballast I have, it's just sitting in the closet. But I should never ever and I do mean ever wire another living thing again. DIY is out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrokate Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 If you want to help MVPaquatics I could donate this old ballast I have, it's just sitting in the closet. But I should never ever and I do mean ever wire another living thing again. DIY is out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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