MH lighting problem

[volupte79]

Hey Y'all,

I am technologically challenged so if someone can help me out with my lighting issues I would be very grateful. I have a Viper clamp-on MH light on my 24 gallon cube that has always been fine. My bulb seemed to blow out the other day so I went today and bought another one, popped it in and expected everything to be fine. Of course not. When I turned everything on all I got was a weak blue glow from the center of the bulb, it never warmed up and never got brighter. I left it on for about an hour and no change. I turned it off, unplugged everything, let it all cool down and tried again with the same results. Thought the problem might be with the fuse (again, not mechanically inclined) so tried to unscrew the fuse and it now looks like something snapped off the fuse cap and is left inside the ballast. Sigh...

So, any ideas? Do I need a new ballast? Can this one be fixed? If so, can anyone help me?

Thanks everyone!
Olivia

 

[Young Frankenstein]

More than likely you need a new ballast, there is a possibility the bulb does not work this ballast, is it the same make ?

 

[volupte79]

Same wattage and K. Different brand but that shouldn't matter should it?

 

[volupte79]

Ok, if that's the case that I need a new ballast, does anyone have a 150 watt ballast lying around that they are looking to sell?

Thanks!

 

[SLUF681]

I may be able to help. Do you know if it's a magnetic or electronic ballast?

 

[volupte79]

Thank you!! Oh goodness, I'm not sure... did I mention I'm not mechanically or electronically inclined :squigglemouth:? How can I tell?

Olivia

 

[SLUF681]

What brand is the ballast and the light? Is it a double-ended bulb or screw in?

 

[SLUF681]

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