SRC Member Tigger Posted November 2, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted November 2, 2005 Hello All, My 1.5 yrs old Atman (150w dbl ended) MH today have some problem. When it was switch on, it lights up nicely. Then after a few mins latter, it just fickers and dies off. Since my light is on timmer, i leave it alone and then after abt 5 mins it comes on again. But then after a few mins it ficker and die off again. May I know any body have such experience before? I just change my bulb today to a new BLV 10K which i got from another kind reefer. Pls help Rgds-Tigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member shootsimon Posted November 2, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted November 2, 2005 Did you try using your old bulb and see if it has the same problem. If not it might be a faulty new bulb. Check the specs of your old bulb and the new bulb. They might be of different watts. If yes than maybe its the ballast These are what I remembered. Pm bro haanZii. Think he is very good with electrical stuffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Tigger Posted November 2, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 2, 2005 Hi SS, Thanks. I think I got a faulty bulb. As my old bulb can be fire up (and remain on) with no issue. I will get it replaced. Thanks alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Melvyn Tan Posted November 4, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted November 4, 2005 Wah !!! Who provided you a faulty bulb ??? Quote My Beautiful ANGEL - Matsushima Nanako Equipment List for 4x2x2 Tank & 3x1.5x1.5 Sump Hagen 802 x 2, Tunze 6060, Arcadia T5 (54W x 8), Eheim 1260 (return) Eheim 1250 (Chiller), Aquabee 300 x 2 (Feed) H&S 150-F2001 (850l Skimmer), H&S A110-F2000 (400l Skimmer), H&S 110-F1000 (1000l Sulphur/Nitrate Filter), H&S 150-F2000IA (800l Calcium Reactor) Coralife 3X (UV Steriliser), I-Aquatic IF 312 (Fluidised Reactor), Kent Kalk Delivery, Resun CL650, Pinpoint ORP & PH Meters & Wireless Thermometer 4x2x2 Tank Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member zorden Posted November 4, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted November 4, 2005 my Atmah MH150 got this problem.. The plastic cover on the sides cracked open and exposing the wires.. Wah really scary. Not one site but both site... and no choice but to procure a powerful Aqualight with 2*250 and 1*150 MH from Monster1975 Quote I am just an average FR (fish reefing) writer. If you like my FRs, please upz my points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member zorden Posted November 4, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted November 4, 2005 btw... Atman mh uses very thin wiring...please play safe and change a mh...anyway one good mh from the diy gurus here not that exp in view of the good service and safety issues Quote I am just an average FR (fish reefing) writer. If you like my FRs, please upz my points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponsor dr evil Posted November 4, 2005 Sponsor Share Posted November 4, 2005 tigger, the fault may be the connectors (rx7). This had been discuss a few times on this forum regarding the Atman MH. Check your old bulb and see if there are carbon built up at both ends? and also the RX7 holder? This reduce the contact and that is the reason why it cant fire... my 2 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.