04svtfoci January 10, 2012 Share January 10, 2012 Hi All, I have a 2x 250w MH lighting system with 2x t5 built in from aquatinics. I got this from steveoutlaw and he recommended i post up on here for some help. About 2 weeks ago i came down stairs and i noticed the hue of my tank was not as it should be, upon further inspection i found both t5 bulbs which hold my atinics to be doa. I am not great with electronic repair i would guess that it is a ballast issue as they both died at once but i am not sure. Is their anyone who is good with electronics that i could take this to or have look at on the forums? Thanks. TJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thefishman65 January 10, 2012 Share January 10, 2012 Where are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04svtfoci January 10, 2012 Author Share January 10, 2012 Unfortunately i am located near Hyattsville, MD. A long ways off from Gainesville Va. I do plan to make a trip to woodbridge this sunday probably to see my dad and pick up a corral that i have on hold from a member if he is available so i could bring the system with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraffitiSpotCorals January 10, 2012 Share January 10, 2012 Did you make sure the bulbs are not bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04svtfoci January 10, 2012 Author Share January 10, 2012 (edited) I have not checked the bulbs, but for both of them to die at the exact same time sounded fishy (lol) to me. Which is why i was thinking ballast. I have 2 t5s i can toss in tonight to test that i know work from my other fixture just to make sure. Edited January 10, 2012 by 04svtfoci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttlee858 January 10, 2012 Share January 10, 2012 Sounds like you need to replace the ballast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almon January 10, 2012 Share January 10, 2012 Both bulbs are wired to the same ballast, so if one bulb malfunctions, they both stop working. The good bulb will light up for a brief moment when turned on, before the ballast shuts it down. But it's difficult to see. Replace the bulbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind January 11, 2012 Share January 11, 2012 Have you tried to replace the bulbs yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04svtfoci January 12, 2012 Author Share January 12, 2012 Yea i replaced both bulbs with no results, i opened up the light it takes a workhorse 5 ballast. I am going to call blue ribbon today and see if they have any. I have a dual t5 set up at the house that was my old light system but i dont want to scavenge a perfectly good light set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind January 12, 2012 Share January 12, 2012 What wattage are the t5 lamps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04svtfoci January 12, 2012 Author Share January 12, 2012 54w HO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind January 12, 2012 Share January 12, 2012 I will check but I might have a new one in the garage. I'll PM you later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04svtfoci January 12, 2012 Author Share January 12, 2012 Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind January 14, 2012 Share January 14, 2012 I have two new ballasts. I just sent you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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