astroboy August 18, 2015 Share August 18, 2015 Hello all, I have a CF light over a freshwater planted tank in which two of the four bulbs are not lighting up. Does anyone know of a place that repairs aquarium lights near Vienna? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khh27 August 18, 2015 Share August 18, 2015 Probably ballasts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon August 19, 2015 Share August 19, 2015 Probably ballasts +1 The price of the ballasts might cost you more than just buying an freshwater LED light depending on the depth of the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2nhle August 19, 2015 Share August 19, 2015 cost of labor and replacement will out cost the new light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astroboy August 19, 2015 Author Share August 19, 2015 Thanks everyone. I'll take it apart and if nothing is obviously wrong I'll swap out the ballast if it's not too expensive. This is sort of a high end light, about $250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khh27 August 19, 2015 Share August 19, 2015 A 250$ compact fluorescent..? Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon August 19, 2015 Share August 19, 2015 A 250$ compact fluorescent..? Wow +1 and replacement bulbs will cost the same as the fixture. PC's are being phased out. I recommend buying a freshwater LED for that same $250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogurnda August 20, 2015 Share August 20, 2015 Thanks everyone. I'll take it apart and if nothing is obviously wrong I'll swap out the ballast if it's not too expensive. This is sort of a high end light, about $250. I have quite a few bits and pieces lying around, so give me a PM when you know what kind of ballast you need. I am a huge fan of CF lights for planted tanks, in part because lamp prices have gone way down now that LEDs are taking over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgate August 20, 2015 Share August 20, 2015 PC lights are easy to fix and the bulbs are super cheap on ebay. I replaced my 55 watt balast for my 48" light with a $14 ballast from Amazon and it worked perfectly. Took 10 minutes to replace it that was 4 years ago and it has been working daily every since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgate August 20, 2015 Share August 20, 2015 This is the one I bought. I think it is a 55 watt light although this ballast will do a bit higher. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002B7SAEI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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