Current USA SunPod MH, 150 Watt HQI

[Bluespot]

I have a 48" unit with 2 150w bulbs. I replaced bulbs about a month ago. Everything seemed fine after I changed the bulbs, but recently I noticed that one side of the tank is much brighter than the other (and, one bulb is brighter than the other).

What's wrong?

I just swapped the bulbs, the same side that wasn't as bright, hummed, flickered, then the bulb went out.

Now what?

[AQTCJAK]

bad ballast

[Bluespot]

Hi Jack!!!!

For sure? How do I replace it? Is it a part I can order?

[dobejazz]

How old is the fixture ? maybe it's under warranty?

[Bluespot]

Just over 1 year old.

[dobejazz]

Originally Posted by Bluespot

Just over 1 year old.

I found this FAQ


http://www.current-usa.com/files/SunPodFAQ.pdf

[dobejazz]

and the warranty

http://www.current-usa.com/files/CurrentUSAWarranty.pdf

[Bluespot]

Thanks Keli.

[dobejazz]

Originally Posted by Bluespot

Thanks Keli.

Your very welcome

If you don't mind keep us posted I have the same light (smaller version) over my 24g tank

[Bluespot]

I just looked up the order date - June 17th, 2007! 10 days past warranty!

[dobejazz]

Originally Posted by Bluespot

I just looked up the order date - June 17th, 2007! 10 days past warranty!

Oh NO !! Hopefully they will work with you since it's so close

[Bluespot]

This morning neither light will turn on! Grrr....

I got the light from F&S. They are supposed to check and see if they can do anything. If they can't, would I be better off to just get a whole new light setup? I've liked this light, it is simple, and clutter free, which is great since my tank is only a 55 gallon setup. I need the MH's for the anemones.

[AQTCJAK]

send me your purchase date & model number & I will see what I can do. I have an in you know

[dobejazz]

Originally Posted by AQTCJAK

send me your purchase date & model number & I will see what I can do. I have an in you know

Yippeee Jack I hope you can help out


Do you know if this is a common problem with this light? I bought mine last august or september just wondering if I'll have the same problem

[Bluespot]

Purchased June 17, 2007

The manual says:

SunPod 1061, 1062, 1063, 1064, 1064, 1066

Have no idea where to find the model number on the unit.


I opened it up this morning to see if I could see a bad connection. It still didn't want to light up. Then I switched one of the bulbs back to an old bulb and both bulbs seem to work. Bad bulb? Loose connection? Temporary fix that will be bad again next week???