Light fixture spoil any way to fix it ?

[takaco]

the compartment about 32cm



are there anyway i can fix it or replace it ( DIY/budget)

[tatguy]

Which part of it is spoilt?

[takaco]

Which part of it is spoilt?

no idea i believe is the connector spoil

[limz_777]

if your soldering skill is good , convert it into leds http://www.rapidled.com/nano-kits/

[tatguy]

no idea i believe is the connector spoil

Do you have a meter? check connectivity from wire to connector first.

Normally connector is not spoilt, should be the ballast. Connector normally is spoilt due to old age and wear and tear, cracks etc.

For both cases, go to simlim tower 5th story, there is a lighting shop. bring your spoilt parts to the uncle and ask for a similar one. should cost about 15-20+ for the ballast and less than $2 for each connector. Also did you try with new bulbs? might be just bulb spoil. Get ELBIRU brand one if possible. longer lasting in my opinion.

[takaco]

if your soldering skill is good , convert it into leds http://www.rapidled.com/nano-kits/

$120.00

[takaco]

Do you have a meter? check connectivity from wire to connector first.

Normally connector is not spoilt, should be the ballast. Connector normally is spoilt due to old age and wear and tear, cracks etc.

For both cases, go to simlim tower 5th story, there is a lighting shop. bring your spoilt parts to the uncle and ask for a similar one. should cost about 15-20+ for the ballast and less than $2 for each connector. Also did you try with new bulbs? might be just bulb spoil. Get ELBIRU brand one if possible. longer lasting in my opinion.

Let say its the ballast damage can i upgrade it into a better one to support higher watt light ? or is it impossible because of the size 28.8cm to 30cm

[tatguy]

Let say its the ballast damage can i upgrade it into a better one to support higher watt light ? or is it impossible because of the size 28.8cm to 30cm

If you can find a way to fit it in your lamp hood or rewire it to be out of the hood then the answer is yes. but then the higher wattage bulb would be longer and might not be able to fit into your hood. Unless this lamp you are using currently is using a low wattage/low output bulb which is the same size as high output ones but less bright.

Basically the ballast can be anywhere and if you do not have much electrical knowledge, just make sure all the wires go to the same holes in the new one, not sure ask the shop uncle or post pictures here.

[takaco]

If you can find a way to fit it in your lamp hood or rewire it to be out of the hood then the answer is yes. but then the higher wattage bulb would be longer and might not be able to fit into your hood. Unless this lamp you are using currently is using a low wattage/low output bulb which is the same size as high output ones but less bright.

Basically the ballast can be anywhere and if you do not have much electrical knowledge, just make sure all the wires go to the same holes in the new one, not sure ask the shop uncle or post pictures here.

seem troublesome i think i will just stick with my 8w setup, ny the way do the shop you introduce sell light fixture for a 2feet tank ?

[tatguy]

No. they are not an aquarium shop, they just happen to sell parts you can use you can look around the shop or just bring whatever you plan to replace there for the uncle to see most probably can find a replacement. By the way they are opened till about 5 and closed on PH and weekends

This lamp only 8 watts for a 30cm bulb?

[limz_777]

$120.00

alternatively there are lower cost like smd leds , depends on your light requirement , or just hook up one or two up-aqua light seem like lots of space in the hood

[takaco]

Do you have a meter? check connectivity from wire to connector first.

Normally connector is not spoilt, should be the ballast. Connector normally is spoilt due to old age and wear and tear, cracks etc.

For both cases, go to simlim tower 5th story, there is a lighting shop. bring your spoilt parts to the uncle and ask for a similar one. should cost about 15-20+ for the ballast and less than $2 for each connector. Also did you try with new bulbs? might be just bulb spoil. Get ELBIRU brand one if possible. longer lasting in my opinion.

Bro which store ? sim lim tower many light store

[tatguy]

I think name is sinter and at 3rd floor sorry, but i think it is the only store selling HO parts.

[AQMS]

Sinter is on level 3 #03-05

[takaco]

ballast very expensive shop quoted me $20 without the bulb socket connector

[felix_fx2]

ballast very expensive shop quoted me $20 without the bulb socket connector

E-ballast or normal magnetic ballast?
Brand?


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[stormhawk]

Long term use, with the right ballast you can increase your light output anyway so the savings is there. I used an Elbiru ballast on my last set of DIY lights and it lasted for a very long time.

[tatguy]

$20 is still normal price, for a ELBIRU brand one which really is a good brand, mine is 7 years and still running

[takaco]

Long term use, with the right ballast you can increase your light output anyway so the savings is there. I used an Elbiru ballast on my last set of DIY lights and it lasted for a very long time.

i end up buying a 2ndhand 55w 2ft light $15

$20 is still normal price, for a ELBIRU brand one which really is a good brand, mine is 7 years and still running

no idea the uncle show me awhile and ask me whether i want it or not i said no he keep

E-ballast or normal magnetic ballast?
Brand?


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uncle never said and i never asked .

[AQMS]

Electronic ballast is expensive that magnetic ballast.
My guess is the uncle recommend you an E ballast. I just bought a Vossloh-Schwabe magnetic ballast for 4.50sgd
to replace my JEBO UV sterilizer adapter for my 11 watt bulb.
The difference between magnetic and E ballast are,magnetic ballasts are cheaper to buy, cheaper to fix and replace, and only marginally
more expensive to operate. Magnetic ballasts also generate a bit more heat than digital ballasts. However digital ballasts are not serviceable,
often fail due to inferior parts, and are either a hassle or expensive to replace. Digitals also offer you the choice of using MH or HPS bulbs with
the same ballast, whereas most magnetics do not.So bottom line is,buy what suit you better in price and reliability of the product.