Quote Originally Posted by Shovelhandle
try replacing the ignitor. That could be the problem. OH, you have a digital? forget that then. It's a good idea to have a good spare lamp around (not an old questionable one either). Then you can try a new lamp right off and know if you need a new ballast or not. Lamps often show signs of failure by 'cycling', going on for a while and then off, on, off...
The ballast runs perfectly, fires up and runs smoothly.

I get that initial spark of electricity through the bulb trying to fire it up but it won't fire. I thought it could be the ignitor my self but it's brand new ...

I cannot get a bulb at the hydrostore because they're out until friday. I have contacted a friend locally to get an old 400 HPS and MH bulb he has and try those. Hopefully with some success, if not I will be using an old 400w magnetic ballast while I return this one and buy something better.

Feelin bad for my plants right now.