metal halide light help

ballast might be fried the light it's self maybe ok can you borow a ballast from someone else to check if the light is ok?

Bill

[johnnyfishtanks]

Originally Posted by bvlester

ballast might be fried the light it's self maybe ok can you borow a ballast from someone else to check if the light is ok?

Bill

thats would be cool who has a ballast

[hillegom]

I don't have a ballast for flourescent.
I imagine this is a T8 bulb?

[johnnyfishtanks]

Originally Posted by hillegom

I don't have a ballast for flourescent.
I imagine this is a T8 bulb?

yes it is

[intarsiabox]

If you can't borrow a ballast, Home Depot sells T8 ballasts for cheap. Just hook up the wires and if that's not the problem take it back for a refund.

[johnnyfishtanks]

Originally Posted by intarsiabox

If you can't borrow a ballast, Home Depot sells T8 ballasts for cheap. Just hook up the wires and if that's not the problem take it back for a refund.

there hvo t8

[intarsiabox]

Probably not available at HD then. If you know an electrician or are handy with a volt meter you could get it tested.