Need lighting help

[Douglas]

well....I've narrowed it down to a short in one of the ballast. Just a matter of finding out if it's still under warranty. Then replacing it. Thank-you

[Douglas]

Seems getting a new ballast for the Giesemann light i have, is going to be a hair pulling challange. Great, not such a nice light now.

[mike31154]

Is it an electronic ballast or magnetic (coil/capacitor). If it's coil/capacitor try to determine which component is faulty and you may be able to get an equivalent part, not necessarily from Giesemann. Capacitors are relatively easy to source, the coil or transformer may be more of a challenge.

[Douglas]

I believe it's magnetic. I was looking at a few electronic ballasts today on-line. They're totally different looking, than what i have. Thats when i found out it might be difficult to replace. Another thing that I've noticed, each ballest is different. Different components in each one.

[spreerider]

check with a lighitng supply store, like albright lighting, they can usually order just about any component you need.
Also check ebhorsman and nedco they both carry alot of different ballasts for construction electrical work.

[richtg]

Is the ballast epoxy filled inside? Also, you can get a wicked shock from the capacitor in some ballasts even after not being plugged in for a long time.

Don't ask me how I know that. I heard of this guy one time...