How to replace red sea max t5 sockets

[big man]

2 of my t5 sockets need to be replaced in my red sea c max hood and I couldnt find anything on how to replace them. And I know the sockets are fried because I put the bulb in a different socket and it worked. So how would I replace it and do I need a specific socket or I could buy one from home depot or somwhere.

 

[Saltyreef]

2 of my t5 sockets need to be replaced in my red sea c max hood and I couldnt find anything on how to replace them. And I know the sockets are fried because I put the bulb in a different socket and it worked. So how would I replace it and do I need a specific socket or I could buy one from home depot or somwhere.

Yep. Standard t5 HO tombstones/sockets. Remove power, depress the tab that keeps them in place (might have to remove fixture ends) and use a safety pin in the hole next to the wire to release it (usually present, sometimes not)
Wire it back in like for like.

If still doesnt work, youre looking at a ballast replacement.

 

[FrozenReefer]

Hi @big man , did you ever get you T5 tombstones replaced? I’m in a similar boat with my center lights and hoping you had luck with yours and could share any tips.

 

[big man]

Hi @big man , did you ever get you T5 tombstones replaced? I’m in a similar boat with my center lights and hoping you had luck with yours and could share any tips.

Wow long time since I been in this thread. Oh ya I never got them fixed but I don't really remember cause I sold that tank about 9 months ago when I upgraded to a bigger one. I wish I could could help but id say do what saltyreef said