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ray22
10/08/2007, 03:21 PM
my hqi 250 watt bulb went on and after being on for 10 min it started to flicker alot . it is about 7 months old.. did it blow out ???
2crazyreefers
10/08/2007, 03:31 PM
Could be the bulb or balast or you may want to check the bulb connector first. Hopefully the bulb can be re-seated for a better connection, atleast starting here you can check the metal connector that the bulb sets in to make sure that is OK. I have seen several of these connectors fried on other lights but dont know about the orbits. On the other hand I have seen many balast go on current products. Anyhow I believe they carry a 1 year garantee and will take care of you.
ray22
10/08/2007, 07:29 PM
once the bulb heats up it starts to flicker like a strobe light .. any suggestions as to what this could be ..
BangkokMatt
10/08/2007, 08:34 PM
They sometimes need a few hours to run in. I would just leave it on and see what happens.
ray22
10/08/2007, 08:41 PM
it is almost 9 months old...
ILoveReefer
10/08/2007, 08:49 PM
It's your bulb most likely but could be your ballast. What brand is your bulb and what brand is you ballast
ILoveReefer
10/08/2007, 08:50 PM
If possible test the questional bulb on another fixture. Yours, a friend, etc...
Roy G. Biv
10/09/2007, 06:14 AM
Mine did that, strobed after warming up. I plugged a different ballast in.. same thing. I took the bulb out and found a small crack had developed after 6 months. I replacd the bulb.
BangkokMatt
10/09/2007, 06:32 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10932267#post10932267 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ray22
it is almost 9 months old...

Sorry, must read all of the thread:rolleyes: