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Metal halide question

Started by NanoSF, March 22, 2011, 04:11:42 PM

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NanoSF

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

NjOyRiD

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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
370g System

220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO

NanoSF

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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.

NjOyRiD

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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 :(
370g System

220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO
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