Kenis 2ft PL light

[emmanuelwoon]

I've a 2ft kenis PL 55W lighting. It had been with me for a year now. I realise that the silver casing gets really hot after switching it on for awhile.

If i were to continue using it ? what am i suppose to do ?

is it due to a old ballast or is time to change for a new light set ?
if is due to old ballast, is it worthwhile to change it or just purchase a new 1 ?


advise please.

thanks.

[chiller]

I suppose it an old ballast, changing to an electronic ballast can reduce the heat much more.

[tawauboy]

is there a starter or does the light flicker when it is switched on?
most probably your light set uses an iron core ballast so the casing will get hot.
it is normal.

[rafimo]

if your lighting using the old iron-core ballast/starter, there will be heat build-up from the ballast transfered to the casing. Using an electronic ballast will reduce the heat and also get rid of flickering start-up that associate with iron-core ballast with starter.

[emmanuelwoon]

There is no flickering of the lights. When it is being switched on, the light came on immediately . So, what kind of ballast is this ?

Is it normal for the intense heat ? i think it can almost cook an egg.

is changing a new e-ballast worth the while ? maybe i should consider replacing with T5.

[illumnae]

my brand new Kenis 36W light is very hot as well. I don't think it's because of age

[tawauboy]

most likely the light set uses e-ballast since it doesn't flicker during startup. to confirm, check if your light set has a starter.
how long does it take to heat up? you can install a fan to blow at your light set to cool it.

[blue33]

I use fan place on top to blow the casing to dissipate the heat away and at the same time blow the tank.

[emmanuelwoon]

I use fan place on top to blow the casing to dissipate the heat away and at the same time blow the tank.

i can't .. my fish will be quite upset if i on the fan.

[blue33]

i can't .. my fish will be quite upset if i on the fan.

Fan can at most go down to 27, you can either blow at the light to dissipate the heat away only not at the tank. Btw thanks for the rock, i've used most of it on my new tank setup.

[Salphur]

Hi,
i believe is the heat built-up is due to the piece of plastic acrylic which protects the bulb from water, however it prevents the heat from dissipating.

Try removing the acrylic and you will have a much cooler light fixture.
However, beware of water splashing into your light fixture.

Cheers!

[emmanuelwoon]

sounds like a good idea .. but maybe i can try to cut some holes instead of removing it entirely

adrian.. faster show us ur new tank.. been waiting

[blue33]

sounds like a good idea .. but maybe i can try to cut some holes instead of removing it entirely

adrian.. faster show us ur new tank.. been waiting

Oh dear...! Being too busy lately with other things.

[kah kenny]

Hi bro, I bought one pc of Kenis T5 Light. using 2x 24watts Hopar tubes from one of AQ brother.does kenis brand sell T5 light with their manufature tube? thank