Changing ballast help

Twisted-1 · #1 04-08-2006, 09:10 PM

I have an electronic ballast that just fried. Can't find a replacement electronic ballast. Can I use a magnetic ballast that is its equel? It's just for a 18 watt PC bulb.
On my electronic ballast all it says is110v/60Hz.

mr_alberta · #2 04-08-2006, 09:29 PM

None of the workhorse series of ballasts fit your application?

Twisted-1 · #3 04-08-2006, 09:48 PM

I really don't know too much when it comes to electrical stuff.

Where would I find a workhorse ballast? Are they electronic or magnetic and how can you tell?

I know i could easily find a magnetic ballast that would work from the aquarium stores but I don't know if it matters to switch ballasts

Black Phantom · #4 04-08-2006, 11:12 PM

You should be able to phone an electrical supply shop and check with them. Most carry what your looking for.
In Calgary you could call Brite-Lite.
Not sure what you have up there.

muck · #5 04-08-2006, 11:32 PM

You can pickup a workhorse 7 ballast at Litemor I believe. If not send me a pm and I will check if I might have a spare one.

Twisted-1 · #6 04-09-2006, 12:48 AM

Just wondering how big these ballast are. It has to fit into my hood where the old one did. It measures 5 3/4 long x1 1/2 wide and 1 1/4 high.
I will try giving litemore a call. Thanx.