going oldschool

[Qasimja]

Take the cover off and make sure that there is not an insect or mouse nest in there that is causing the burning smell. Worth a shot before you trash it.

apon further inspection it seems somehow the wires to the power switch burned up thats what was sparking and making the burning smell i actually will be able to repair it also the inside of this ballast was filled with dog hair in the fans im going to take apart the other two ballasts and give them a good cleaning

 

[Bpb]

Tbh I know a lot of purists will say magnetic ballasts or nothing but switching to electronic ballasts with no fans has been wonderful. I get just as much par and the ballasts have no moving parts and are basically operating at slightly higher than room temperature. Almost zero heat. Compared to the magnetics which were almost too hot to touch. Like a pan taken off the flame 3 minutes removed

 

[jda]

Good. All decade-plus equipment needs something from time to time. My fans get covered in dust and I have to clean them every few years and they get a lot more quiet.

 

[Qasimja]

Looks like an easy fix

 

[Qasimja]

i got a replacement on/off switch at home depot this morning and repaired the ballast working again

 

[pdxmonkeyboy]

You can take my metal halides when you pry them out of my cold salty hands. Lol
My new setup for my 600 gallon.

 

[A. grandis]

Been kinda busy... came here to say hi to you guys in the halide club!
Every day more and more halides coming back in business. The King of lights!
I'm happy for you, Qasimja!
Cheers!! Be safe you all!