Using "solder (Lead - A soft metal that requires minimal heat to melt)" in a
high voltage/high current item is asking for trouble big time, when the
solder dries out or becomes airated it can explode, the heat can melt the
solder and cuase a fire, now that would be bad news when your not home, or
release a toxic smell/gas that will most likely effect the tank some how.

Thats my safety tip for the day.

-Andrew


"fishman" wrote in message
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Any one using the Radium bulbs have any problems. I have been using one
for
30 days with nothing but trouble. When I switch on the ballst, I must
unscrew the bulb slighty to get the thing to fire off. Once it comes on it
works fine.

The bulb is installed in a NIB blue wave ballast and reflector. I have
changed out the mogul to one of higher quailty but still have the same
problem. I have also soldered all contections. not sure what to do now.
The
ignighter may be next.