Quote Originally Posted by GaGrown
Is the ballast a digital or magnetic one?
If magnetic? I would unplug it and open the box and check the capacitor.. and all componets for scortch or burning,even melting. That would be where the problems start. Even at the plug end. Is it a 3 prong plug? Or has it been broken off,GROUND PRONG.. Is it HPS only? Is it under warranty? New? Used?

If used,then it has probably been used past it's lifespan.. Componets should be replaced,then. Depending on how long it was in use.


its new and its a magnetic ballast. it takes both hps and mh lights...i think im doin ok now...i have a cooling fan blowing on the ballast and it seems to be staying at a nice temp.
TamyLove420 Reviewed by TamyLove420 on . More lighting questions! My 1000 watt HPS light says I can only run the light for 12 hours. I'm in the veg stage and I wanna run it for 18 hours. Can I do that even though the box says no? Rating: 5