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TEXASFIST210
Thu, 24th Jun 2010, 05:17 PM
well i just bought a use light from a store and it will turn on for about 5 mins then turn off. can someone help me???:confused:
Neptune@gabesfish
Thu, 24th Jun 2010, 05:50 PM
what kind of light?
jrsatx20
Thu, 24th Jun 2010, 05:59 PM
The kind of light that goes on top of a tank duh.
Regric25
Thu, 24th Jun 2010, 06:11 PM
GEEZ Gabe don't you know anything? :P
TEXASFIST210
Thu, 24th Jun 2010, 07:32 PM
lol yeah the one that go's on top.
well im not sure if the light is going off or there is a lose wire.
its a Coralife's (http://www.bestpetsupply.com/shopping/PriceList.asp?Brand=7)24" AQUALIGHT WITH 65 WATT 50/50 LAMP STRAIGHT
TEXASFIST210
Thu, 24th Jun 2010, 07:45 PM
well when i turn on the light it flashes bright then goes a little dim
Teeb
Thu, 24th Jun 2010, 09:04 PM
Sounds like a ballast problem.
jrsatx20
Thu, 24th Jun 2010, 09:56 PM
Workhorse 3 will work to replace the ballast
ErikH
Thu, 24th Jun 2010, 10:01 PM
I agree bad ballast. WTG Coralife!

Leave Gabe alone, he's a precious gem of a sweetheart.

LOL
Bill S
Thu, 24th Jun 2010, 10:14 PM
Yeah, sounds like a ballast. Coralife is ESU = garbage.
TEXASFIST210
Thu, 24th Jun 2010, 10:16 PM
how much will it be???
jrsatx20
Thu, 24th Jun 2010, 10:44 PM
$20 on amazon
Gseclipse02
Thu, 24th Jun 2010, 10:47 PM
take it back to the store that sold it to you .02
alton
Fri, 25th Jun 2010, 06:15 AM
I kinda agree with everyone, probably ballast may just be lamp either way if it is a single lamp 65w new they cost $60 compared to $28 for lamp and $20 for ballast. We have become the disposal capital of the world, cheaper to buy new than fix and we only have ourselves to blame. (Political statement, sorry)