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368 reefer
07/09/2015, 01:00 PM
Hello reefers. I recently acquired a 36" 6x39w t5ho light but only half the lights work. I'm assuming the ballast that run the other half are out. I want to replace the ballasts and use a single ballast without any bells and whistles. I just need them to turn on and off. Can anyone direct me to the correct ballast I need to have a properly working light? Thank you

Sounds Fishy
08/07/2015, 05:08 PM
I always just replace the ballast with the same model.I am not sure if you will find one ballast to run all 6 , 39 watt. t5ho lamps. Both units I have ,use 2 ballasts for 6 lamps.

shifty51008
08/07/2015, 05:09 PM
most ballasts i know of will only power up to 4 bulbs, most likely your stuck useing 2 ballasts

Sounds Fishy
08/07/2015, 05:10 PM
Your ballast may be okay,perhaps your end caps are corroded

moondoggy4
08/08/2015, 09:45 AM
Tap the fixture to see if if starts up.