[AquaMan91]

well i have recently run into a.....huge problem... My biocubes actintic ballast has either short circuited or decided to not work. I looked at it and found that the exterior covering had split apart in one spot. Any ideas on what to do....i have called the biocube number but i keep getting an awnsering machine.

 

[hng]

I don't know how to help you but I will remind you to be careful working with electrical stuff. Good luck with it!

 

[Loverotties]

Is it under warenty still?

 

[Geoff]

it is probably a standard ballast of some kind. if you know the bulb type you can find a ballast at HD or Lowe's that would work as a replacement. having not seen where the ballast is located, you may need to jury rig it externally, but finding a ballast that would work should not be that difficult.

G~

 

[AquaMan91]

Loverotties it is still under warranty...and i will see if hd or lowes has any.

 

[hng]

If it's under warranty, try you rbest to get in touch with the manufacturer before you open it up. That might void the warranty.

 

[mscottring]

Beginner question: I see a lot of chatter about ballasts (failure and stability issues). Is this something that is fairly common?

 

[Loverotties]

If it's under warranty, try you rbest to get in touch with the manufacturer before you open it up. That might void the warranty.

I agree with this! don't want to lose out on that.

 

[AquaMan91]

i will continue trying to contact them

 

[Jadinop]

Just in case you have no luck with them.

http://www.nanotuners.com/product_info.php?products_id=353

The biocube ballasts are sealed and prewired with special connectors. If you are comfortable with cutting the wires and splicing in a new ballast then a non-biocube ballast could be made to work.