MH Ignitor/Capacitor
 

Ok,

I thought my light blew, but it was my ballast.

The Ignitor/Capacitor is completely blown.. bits oozed out like lava :) pretty neat actualy.. I am surprised it did not stink up the house. Anyways..

On it, it says Gescap Series HW, HW-150-40-A-2 , 15 MFD 400 VAC

Anyone have any clue where I can buy a replacement part for this?

Thanks!

any electrical supply house if they sell retail that is, or electic motor rebuilders there a common cap. there about $15.

Thanks for the tip Smellsfishy..

I cannot find this anywhere in the lower mainland.. Anyone have any ideas where to look?

Do you have a Litemore or Brite-Lite in your area?

Just checked em, thanks Tony.. It will take 2 - 3 weeks.. Too long for me, my tank it with only 1 light at the moment.

Any other ideas??? If nothing else then I guess I have no choice.. nothing on EBay either, I thought I would find it there.

places like eecol electric, westburn, or friesen electric (in abbotsford) etc. dedicated electrical supply, the kind of place electrical contractors would go.
if you can't find one, i've got a spare i can sell you. pm me a pic of it with the specs to verify.

Could someone lend you a ballast temporarily maybe while the part comes in?

How about a hydroponics shop, Al brite lighting? Hey this may be a perfect time to upgrade to an electronic ballast.

Doug

yeah, everyone seems to have to order in.. crazy.. I thought this would be easier but it seems everyone has the capcitor for 400w only. 250w's are order ins..