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No I changed the lamp, still no light, its an IPOWER Gblst1000D and it should be new this year When I ordered the ballast they said there was a newer version available for $20 more and do I want the new one...I said sure So I paid for the newest model an H1 - 1000COB-GBL....They're sending me a replacement ballast a shipping label and $20 credit for Amazons delays in shipping and inconvenience. I talked nice to them, They're giving it out to anyone that complains nicely about delayed shipping. I Googled the issues about their current shipping problems and I read about the credit....Fk it takes 3 weeks for 2 day Prime shipping....They're prepared for the complaints with credits in hand.You sure it’s not a bulb or a bulb socket giving you fits?
No disassemble until past warranty for me.Have you disassembled the ballast?
And what year were they manufactured?
Have you tried putting your tongue on the probe with it plugged in to see if there’s power?
Have you tried putting your tongue on the probe with it plugged in to see if there’s power?
I can get a magnetic ballast cheaper $79 Cdn....1000w Amazon should I cancel and order a magnetic? Why did we switch? the old ones lasted for years.Or a multimeter.
As far as I can see from internals of the ballast looks like low grade capasitors and sloppy wiring. There has been a shortage of good quality electronic components in the last few years. Can't really know until you can test the internal components, post warranty.
I can get a magnetic ballast cheaper $79 Cdn....1000w Amazon should I cancel and order a magnetic? Why did we switch? the old ones lasted for years.
Amazon says yes I can get themDon’t know if you can still get them, but my magnetic 1000w is switchable from HPS or MH bulbs.
That says for HPS. Will it also spark a MH? Mine will do either. It has a toggle switch to change between the two.Amazon says yes I can get them View attachment 1126737
I think Ipower ballasts will strike HPS and MH, they sell kits on Amazon with both bulbs for the same ballast. But if you have an older model maybe they don't work with different bulbs?
Not sure about the MH, I don't use them. I'm now hoping I haven't tossed my old magnetic ballast housing. I know I have the cover somewhere but I'm not sure about the base. It would be nice to be able to contain this mag ballast kit in my old ballast's housing.That says for HPS. Will it also spark a MH? Mine will do either. It has a toggle switch to change between the two.
No it was a brand new model ( cost me $20 more than the older model) and it would accept both tubes. Amazon has a bunch of revues talking about failures with these ballast but 65% positive revues and it was given a 4+ star rating....shows how the stars on Amazon aren't reflective of their products.Beside my dual I also have a magnetic that is strictly MH.
Yes...you're right. they are both rated the same...Its all I've ever used, I've no need for MH bulbs and a 2 month old1000w Eye Hortilux is what was in the socket. I replaced lamp with a new shit Vivosun 1000w just to see if the tube had blown. When I get this new kit I'll use the crap bulb to start just to test it then back to the Eye hort.I know it sounds a bit of a dumb question, but are the ballast and the bulb rated at the same wattage? I use my Lumatec digital ballast for MH and HPS, runs both no problem.
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