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Aquarist Forums => Equipment / DIY => Topic started by: NanoSF on March 22, 2011, 04:11:42 PM

Title: Metal halide question
Post by: NanoSF on March 22, 2011, 04:11:42 PM
I have a 70 watt metal halide (K2 Viper) It seems to be on the fritz. From time to time I have to turn it off because it turns different colours and starts buzzing. Any guesses what the problems might be. I am trying to guess between bulb, connections, ballast, dust somewhere, or anything else for that matter. If you have a guess or similar experience please share. I would rather not buy a new bulb to test since this bulb is only 2 months old. Thanks
Title: Re: Metal halide question
Post by: NjOyRiD on March 22, 2011, 07:05:17 PM
it did for me with a coravlue bulb, contacted the compagny, they send me another one without any problems
Mine was flickering, on and off, different colors etc
Title: Re: Metal halide question
Post by: NanoSF on March 22, 2011, 07:08:22 PM
Quote from: NjOyRiD on March 22, 2011, 07:05:17 PM
it did for me with a coravlue bulb, contacted the compagny, they send me another one without any problems
Mine was flickering, on and off, different colors etc

Did this happen from day one or after time? Mine has been fine for 2 months, but just started this today.
Title: Re: Metal halide question
Post by: NjOyRiD on March 22, 2011, 07:22:53 PM
after time yes, like 3 months after
I tookd a vidoe when that happneed, I just deleted like last week :(