Tek fixture, Half of fixture dead. IDEAS?

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by Mobalized, Jan 20, 2014.

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  1. Mobalized

    Mobalized Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    I have a 4 bulb 48" Tek T5 fixture, the manufactured date is in 2010. I just lost the one "bank?" I am not exactly sure what the technical name would be but the one half of the fixture (2 bulbs per switch). I swapped out bulbs and still have the same problem, the switch that controls that side is still lighting up but appears to be no power to those bulbs. I plan to contact the manufacturer tomorrow but am wondering if anyone has any ideas on a fuse or something?
     
    Mobalized, Jan 20, 2014
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  2. Gresham

    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    Sounds like a ballast went out... pretty easy to fix, and procure yourself. SLS is out of the aquarium biz now.
     
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  3. Mobalized

    Mobalized Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Already pulled it apart and checked everything I could. Switch is functioning correctly, and didn't see any open leads or other issues so as said I'm going to assume ballast which I found on Amazon.
     
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  4. Hamilton Tech

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    That definitely sounds like it is your ballast.
     
    Hamilton Tech, Jan 21, 2014
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