you know i had tried tapping the reflector a couple of time to see it that would work. I will try tapping the bulb tonight.

you know i was so carfull putting everything together. i used my wife white gloves to put it all together. i was so disappointed when it didnt work. specially after spending 800 bucks on tent nutes and all.

Thank you for your help sir.
jbrand Reviewed by jbrand on . 250 watt mh bulb not starting up i just bought a brand new Hydrofarm Sunburst (connected ballast) and a new mh bulb from lowes this weekend. it is a 250 watt sylvania bulb standard mh. When i went to turn it on for the first time it made a little noise but would not start up. i looked at the bulb and all i seen was a little blue reacting light in the bulb. Does anyone know if this is a bulb issue or a reflector/ballast issue. or am i just doing something wrong. any help would be much appreciated. Rating: 5