MH taking longer to turn on.

Hi all,

I have a MH pendant with a 175w true 10K german bulb. It replaced a 20K
from coral life that was 1 1/2 old.

I've been using the 10K one for a month. Both bulbs turned/turn on
immediately I hit the ballast switch, albeit very dim, and usually
developing intensity as seconds go by.

Yesterday, it took the bulb about 1/2 hour to light up. Today, again the
same thing. Absolutely not an iota of light when I turn the switch on.

Could it be the ballast or the bulb? Any suggestions are welcomed greatly.

Regards,

Richard









--
"..A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava
beans and a nice chianti..."

Hannibal "The Cannibal"

Silence Of The Lambs 1991

It's probably the ballast. I had the same problem on my pendants before I
switched to surface mount lighting by PFO.


"Richard Periut" wrote in message
...
Hi all,

I have a MH pendant with a 175w true 10K german bulb. It replaced a 20K
from coral life that was 1 1/2 old.

I've been using the 10K one for a month. Both bulbs turned/turn on
immediately I hit the ballast switch, albeit very dim, and usually
developing intensity as seconds go by.

Yesterday, it took the bulb about 1/2 hour to light up. Today, again the
same thing. Absolutely not an iota of light when I turn the switch on.

Could it be the ballast or the bulb? Any suggestions are welcomed greatly.

Regards,

Richard









--
"..A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava
beans and a nice chianti..."

Hannibal "The Cannibal"

Silence Of The Lambs 1991

David J. Nicholson wrote:
Most likely the ballast, I would suggest a new ballast.

"Richard Periut" wrote in message
...
Hi all,

I have a MH pendant with a 175w true 10K german bulb. It replaced a 20K
from coral life that was 1 1/2 old.

I've been using the 10K one for a month. Both bulbs turned/turn on
immediately I hit the ballast switch, albeit very dim, and usually
developing intensity as seconds go by.

Yesterday, it took the bulb about 1/2 hour to light up. Today, again the
same thing. Absolutely not an iota of light when I turn the switch on.

Could it be the ballast or the bulb? Any suggestions are welcomed greatly.

Regards,

Richard









--
"..A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava
beans and a nice chianti..."

Hannibal "The Cannibal"

Silence Of The Lambs 1991




Thanks for the advice.

The thing is not even 2 years old? Are they know to malfx so quickly?

Richard

--
"..A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava
beans and a nice chianti..."

Hannibal "The Cannibal"

Silence Of The Lambs 1991

Reef Tech 400 Watt Digital High Intensity Discharge Ballast
$299.99CAD
400mh



Click to enlarge
Click to enlarge

Electronic Metal halide ballast designed to drive and lamp at 400
watts. These ballast can actually tell the difference between bulbs. 10-40%
reduction in you electricity bill. No more overheating, these ballasts run
cool to the touch Computer chip driven, no need for an more massive coils.
Very light, and reasonably priced.

CSA Approved, and certified by Ontario Hydro, All ballasts sold have
received both CSA and UL certification and will be appropriately labeled:
CAN/CSA, C22.2 No. 74 and UL 1029

Made by Reef Tech in Canada.




http://www.aquariumdepot.com/catalog...urers_id/35/pr
oducts_id/117

Find that above





"Richard Periut" wrote in message
...
Hi all,

I have a MH pendant with a 175w true 10K german bulb. It replaced a 20K
from coral life that was 1 1/2 old.

I've been using the 10K one for a month. Both bulbs turned/turn on
immediately I hit the ballast switch, albeit very dim, and usually
developing intensity as seconds go by.

Yesterday, it took the bulb about 1/2 hour to light up. Today, again the
same thing. Absolutely not an iota of light when I turn the switch on.

Could it be the ballast or the bulb? Any suggestions are welcomed greatly.

Regards,

Richard









--
"..A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava
beans and a nice chianti..."

Hannibal "The Cannibal"

Silence Of The Lambs 1991

CSA Approved, and certified by Ontario Hydro, All ballasts sold have
received both CSA and UL certification and will be appropriately labeled:
CAN/CSA, C22.2 No. 74 and UL 1029 Listed

Canadian Certified, US Certified. They are currently in testing with Ford,
General Motors, and Crysler to light 99% of there buildings throughout
Canada, and the US

And if the big three are interested, the reef world will be too.

Ripe off?

Can you run any 400 MH off one Ballast? I know you cannot With this ballast
you can run

250 Watt MH, all bases, and it will recognize the difference on ever bulb
from 1200K all the way to 20,000K
400 Watt MH same as the above

Best thing for the reef industry is one ballast for any fixture, any bulb.

Start at 250, and move to 400 watts with out the expense of buying another
ballast

Here is another kick in the teeth

Want to underdrive you bulb? How about over drive your bulb

These also have the ability to do either

How is that for a rip off

David J. Nicholson wrote:
CSA Approved, and certified by Ontario Hydro, All ballasts sold have
received both CSA and UL certification and will be appropriately labeled:
CAN/CSA, C22.2 No. 74 and UL 1029 Listed

Canadian Certified, US Certified. They are currently in testing with Ford,
General Motors, and Crysler to light 99% of there buildings throughout
Canada, and the US

And if the big three are interested, the reef world will be too.

Ripe off?

Can you run any 400 MH off one Ballast? I know you cannot With this ballast
you can run

250 Watt MH, all bases, and it will recognize the difference on ever bulb
from 1200K all the way to 20,000K
400 Watt MH same as the above

Best thing for the reef industry is one ballast for any fixture, any bulb.

Start at 250, and move to 400 watts with out the expense of buying another
ballast

Here is another kick in the teeth

Want to underdrive you bulb? How about over drive your bulb

These also have the ability to do either

How is that for a rip off







This is getting confusing?

You mean my ballast is shot? I only need one to power a 175 W bulb. I
can live with the ballast taking a couple of hours to light up. Or am I
looking for longer periods for it to light up?

TIA,

Richard

--
"..A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava
beans and a nice chianti..."

Hannibal "The Cannibal"

Silence Of The Lambs 1991

Richard

I would say you can look at the fact that your ballast is going out, it is
not the bulb, rarely is it the bulb that is the problem unless of course it
is an old bulb.

You best bet is it is either the ballast itself or it could also be the
starter on the ballast, I would take it into either an elctrician or the
store you bought it from.

How old is the ballast? You have to know that the will not last forever
right? if it is over three years old you may start having problems with the
ballast itself.

David J. Nicholson wrote:
Richard

I would say you can look at the fact that your ballast is going out, it is
not the bulb, rarely is it the bulb that is the problem unless of course it
is an old bulb.

You best bet is it is either the ballast itself or it could also be the
starter on the ballast, I would take it into either an elctrician or the
store you bought it from.

How old is the ballast? You have to know that the will not last forever
right? if it is over three years old you may start having problems with the
ballast itself.



Hi David,

The ballast is less than 2 years old! The bulb is 1 month old.

I'm dumbfounded that it's actually going on me?

Richard

--
"..A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava
beans and a nice chianti..."

Hannibal "The Cannibal"

Silence Of The Lambs 1991

I did look and the ballast I mentioned is digital. I own one.


"David J. Nicholson" wrote in message
able.rogers.com...
Digital Ballast

Sorry forgot to mention that that is Canadian Dollars

and These are True Digital not the ballast you all refer to be digital

You might want to look before you say ripe off

"Brian Timpone" wrote in message
...
That price is a rip off dude!!!

I can pick up 400 watt digital ballast, fixture and 20K bulb for $210!!!


"David J. Nicholson" wrote in message
able.rogers.com...
Reef Tech 400 Watt Digital High Intensity Discharge Ballast
$299.99CAD
400mh



Click to enlarge
Click to enlarge

Electronic Metal halide ballast designed to drive and lamp at 400
watts. These ballast can actually tell the difference between bulbs. 10-40%
reduction in you electricity bill. No more overheating, these ballasts run
cool to the touch Computer chip driven, no need for an more massive coils.
Very light, and reasonably priced.

CSA Approved, and certified by Ontario Hydro, All ballasts sold have
received both CSA and UL certification and will be appropriately labeled:
CAN/CSA, C22.2 No. 74 and UL 1029

Made by Reef Tech in Canada.




http://www.aquariumdepot.com/catalog...urers_id/35/pr
oducts_id/117

Find that above





"Richard Periut" wrote in message
...
Hi all,

I have a MH pendant with a 175w true 10K german bulb. It replaced a 20K
from coral life that was 1 1/2 old.

I've been using the 10K one for a month. Both bulbs turned/turn on
immediately I hit the ballast switch, albeit very dim, and usually
developing intensity as seconds go by.

Yesterday, it took the bulb about 1/2 hour to light up. Today, again the
same thing. Absolutely not an iota of light when I turn the switch on.

Could it be the ballast or the bulb? Any suggestions are welcomed greatly.

Regards,

Richard









--
"..A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava
beans and a nice chianti..."

Hannibal "The Cannibal"

Silence Of The Lambs 1991

Great opinon!! I have ran both 250s and 400s on my ballast too.

"David J. Nicholson" wrote in message
news CSA Approved, and certified by Ontario Hydro, All ballasts sold have
received both CSA and UL certification and will be appropriately labeled:
CAN/CSA, C22.2 No. 74 and UL 1029 Listed

Canadian Certified, US Certified. They are currently in testing with Ford,
General Motors, and Crysler to light 99% of there buildings throughout
Canada, and the US

And if the big three are interested, the reef world will be too.

Ripe off?

Can you run any 400 MH off one Ballast? I know you cannot With this ballast
you can run

250 Watt MH, all bases, and it will recognize the difference on ever bulb
from 1200K all the way to 20,000K
400 Watt MH same as the above

Best thing for the reef industry is one ballast for any fixture, any bulb.

Start at 250, and move to 400 watts with out the expense of buying another
ballast

Here is another kick in the teeth

Want to underdrive you bulb? How about over drive your bulb

These also have the ability to do either

How is that for a rip off