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04-27-2008, 11:23 AM
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Oops I fragged it again!
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Anyone got a spare 150 watt MH ballast?
My light for the 29 finally got here, but the ballast was trashed in shipping by USPS. Anyone got a spare 150 watt MH ballast that they would let go cheap or loan me for a while until either the insurance pays me or i buy another??
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04-27-2008, 12:44 PM
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...master of none
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Taylors, SC
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Hey Tony... You have a PM.  |
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04-27-2008, 05:11 PM
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Oops I fragged it again!
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Oh yeah... i forgot... it needs to be for a Double Ended bulb 150W MH.. Ann was yours for a single ended or double ended bulb fixture??
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04-27-2008, 05:47 PM
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...master of none
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Well, stink. I used it for single ended bulbs. I replied to the PM before I saw this post.  |
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04-27-2008, 06:21 PM
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Oops I fragged it again!
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I don't know if it makes a difference really. i will give it a shot nonetheless, and well.. if my bulb goes out quicker... oh well, it's not the color temp i want anyway 
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04-27-2008, 06:35 PM
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...master of none
Join Date: Mar 2008
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I'm afraid I'm not that educated regarding lighting elements. Wish I could offer more insight about the effects of using a different style bulb. You're more than welcome to use this ballast and I hope it serves you well in the interim. I'll give you a call in a bit!
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04-28-2008, 12:55 AM
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Oops I fragged it again!
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w00t!! i got my ballast repaired.. a big thanks to Ann for coming over with her ballast though, it wouldn't fire my light, but it was the thought that counts! Thanks once again Ann.. after you left i said to myself...i'm going to fix this thing, and it fired right up!
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04-28-2008, 06:54 AM
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Glad to hear it. So, what did you have to do to get it working again? Besides the obvious plugging it in. 
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04-28-2008, 09:43 AM
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Well we gave it a valiant effort with my ballast, but it seems all you needed was a little encouragement! That's great news! Seems you are quite the handyman with all your electrical skills. I know your clown will be happy with the new arrangement.
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04-28-2008, 10:45 AM
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Oops I fragged it again!
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i had to solder the leads back on the transformer, and figure out where a few of the wires went...got it all together though.
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05-04-2008, 09:50 PM
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Oops I fragged it again!
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well i couldn't leave things alone! i had to go and try to add a fan to my cabinet that the ballast is in, well while drilling one of the holes for the fan guard...yep you guessed it! right into the windings on the ballast! Crap!and it was the last stinkin hole... i had to put a fan in the enclosure because it would get extremely hot in about 2 hours. now on the hunt for a new ballast..AGAIN! once again CRAP! this is cutting into my Controller budget, so i may not be able to get the ACIII afterall.. may have to settle for the Jr
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05-04-2008, 11:40 PM
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...master of none
Join Date: Mar 2008
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Would my ballast help you now that you got your soldering and wires worked out? It's still available to you if you can use it.
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05-04-2008, 11:46 PM
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Oops I fragged it again!
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LOL.... once again, i got it patched, i have to transfer some $$$ tomorrow (althought he ballast is working great, after the patch LOLOLOLOL) and order my Icecap electronic ballast.
Ann you are awesome, thanks again for you generosity and offer, but it won't fire my 150 watt light for some reason..LOL... Thanks again though!
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05-05-2008, 12:07 AM
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...master of none
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Yea! Well, at least you got it working again. You've had quite a time with that thing!  |
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05-05-2008, 12:16 AM
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Oops I fragged it again!
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Yes i have..LOL at least it is running.. and the tank looks great with the new XM 20K bulb
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