Ballast trouble?

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NJAquaBarren

Discussion Starter · Jan 7, 2011

Hi folks,

I just plugged in my original Hagen glo t5 HO and it didn't work. When I took it out of service 7 months or so ago it was working fine. Today it lights for about a second then goes out. Bulbs are working in my other fixture, so what do you think - ballast?

Thanks,
AB

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· #2 · Jan 8, 2011

If the bulbs work in another fixture, and the wiring is intact and not corroded, you've defined ballast failure.
On the good side it will only cost you about $25 to replace the ballast this year. Last year it would have been about $40.

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NJAquaBarren

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jan 8, 2011

Thanks db. Figured there isn't much else that can fail.

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NJAquaBarren

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jan 8, 2011

Btw, anyone know where to get Hagen ballasts, or can I just take it to home depot and get similar specs?

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· #5 · Jan 8, 2011

http://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Ba...QLQA/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1294504670&sr=8-9

Glo T5 HO Electronic Ballast for 2X 54 Watt T5 HO Fluorescent Bulbs - Glo A1558
by Hagen $36.97

Sell the end caps and cords, from your old fixture to recoup some of your money.

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mmelnick

· #6 · Jan 8, 2011

NJAquaBarren said:
Btw, anyone know where to get Hagen ballasts, or can I just take it to home depot and get similar specs?

I don't think Home Depot carries many T5 HO ballasts. At least they don't here.

I would look at this as the perfect time to upgrade and overdrive those bulbs! Unless you don't need a bit more light.

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