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Oh no... My lighting... Again. Something happen.

I don't think the ballast will stop working because you didn't change your bulb. Sounds like a bad ballast, is there a warranty from the manufacturer?
 
r0ck0 said:
I don't think the ballast will stop working because you didn't change your bulb. Sounds like a bad ballast, is there a warranty from the manufacturer?
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It's been partially explained in this very thread how not changing a bulb can lead to a burned out ballast.
 
Greg, JBJ manufacture warranty is ridiculous because it's only 6 month with in purchase date. I assume it was at least a year, but i read online, they only accept 6 month. Pretty stupid huh?
 
OK optical illusion, or maybe I am finally loosing the plot but it sure looks like your smiley shrinks from left to right :lol:
 
nanocube-guy said:
Greg, JBJ manufacture warranty is ridiculous because it's only 6 month with in purchase date. I assume it was at least a year, but i read online, they only accept 6 month. Pretty stupid huh?
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If you paid with your credit card you might check with your credit card if they have any warranty bonuses. Some cards will automatically double the manufacture's warranty.
 
r0ck0 said:
I don't think the ballast will stop working because you didn't change your bulb. Sounds like a bad ballast, is there a warranty from the manufacturer?
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Ballasts can go bad due to overheating if the bulb is old or bad.

You ever see a street light fire warm up then go out eventually leading to the light not firing? The ballast is overheating trying to keep the bulb lit when it shouldn't be, with e-ballasts that is not a problem, mag ballasts OTOH don't have brains, which, by the way, makes them impervious to zombies. That's a different story.

BTW, my info comes from folks in "horticulture" that run a ton of lights simultaneously.
 
r0ck0 said:
If you paid with your credit card you might check with your credit card if they have any warranty bonuses. Some cards will automatically double the manufacture's warranty.
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They say six month only... I read it online and talk to them. It's okay, it gives me an excuse to upgrade to a 150watt MH.
tuberider said:
Ballasts can go bad due to overheating if the bulb is old or bad.

You ever see a street light fire warm up then go out eventually leading to the light not firing? The ballast is overheating trying to keep the bulb lit when it shouldn't be, with e-ballasts that is not a problem, mag ballasts OTOH don't have brains, which, by the way, makes them impervious to zombies. That's a different story.

BTW, my info comes from folks in "horticulture" that run a ton of lights simultaneously.
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I see, thanks for explaining.
 
okay got my fixture... problem is solved.... please take the time check it out and tell me what you think? I appreciate all your help and support guys. Thanks a lot. http://www.bareefers.org/home/node/2501?page=8#comment-136716
 
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