hps ballast problem please help

bobmaf

Well-Known Member

• Dec 11, 2008

• #1

hi there i was given a 250w external hp sodium light which worked and when i moved the light upstairs i tried it a few days later and the ballast is clicking very quietly and not lighting the bulb
can anyone give me some advice please

p.s i can take pictures if required

 

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runsfromdacops

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• Dec 11, 2008

• #2

is the ballast digital? what brand is it? how long has it been used for? more info is more bettter

 

bobmaf

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• Dec 11, 2008

• #3

ive added some pictures if that helps
cant say hoiw long its been used for sorry

 

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runsfromdacops

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• Dec 11, 2008

• #4

man that thing looks like its got some hours on it i dont know whats worng with it but it might not be the ballast. the bulb could be bad and the noise could be the ballest trying to fire a buld that burned out. just a thought

 

Silky Shagsalot

Well-Known Member

• Dec 11, 2008

• #5

if you go poking around in there remember, the ballast will have residual electricity in it and could really hurt you.

 

bobmaf

Well-Known Member

• Dec 11, 2008

• #6

yeh it could be the bulb but it worked fine the day b4 and i was told when they die the explode but i know nothing thats why i`m asking lol
i wont be putting my fingers anywhere near the wires
i am low on cash and dont want to buy a bulb if the ballast has died vice versa
how can you find out which is dead ???
cheers

 

Silky Shagsalot

Well-Known Member

• Dec 12, 2008

• #7

make sure the bulb is seated well in the socket and plug it in. see what happens. do it again w/o the bulb, any difference?

 

joefo53

Well-Known Member

• Dec 12, 2008

• #8

get a voltmeter with all the opitions and check the watts in the wires

 

bobmaf

Well-Known Member

• Jan 3, 2009

• #9

yeh the bulb is dead
cheers fellas