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NorCalAlien
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Hi all - hope everyone's grows are going well.
I'm having an issue with my light. It's a 600W electrical ballast, to a Hydrofarm Hood and a Hydrovission (?) 600W HPS bulb. Except for the new bulb, I got all the parts for free when my buddy cleaned out an old storage unit. No idea how old any of it is.
For the first time since using it 6 weeks ago, it will periodically turn off for about 10 - 15 seconds, then power up again for 45 mins or so before cutting out again.
I'm far from an electrician, but am assuming the ballast is going? Is it likely to get worse? Any way to fix it? Or, if it stays the same...can I just ride it?
The room has other non-grow lights in it, so even when it flickers off, there's still light in the room. Also, this light is only used for plants in the veg stage.
Grateful for any input.
I'm having an issue with my light. It's a 600W electrical ballast, to a Hydrofarm Hood and a Hydrovission (?) 600W HPS bulb. Except for the new bulb, I got all the parts for free when my buddy cleaned out an old storage unit. No idea how old any of it is.
For the first time since using it 6 weeks ago, it will periodically turn off for about 10 - 15 seconds, then power up again for 45 mins or so before cutting out again.
I'm far from an electrician, but am assuming the ballast is going? Is it likely to get worse? Any way to fix it? Or, if it stays the same...can I just ride it?
The room has other non-grow lights in it, so even when it flickers off, there's still light in the room. Also, this light is only used for plants in the veg stage.
Grateful for any input.