Dead T5

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  1. VitalApparatuz

    VitalApparatuz Feather Duster

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    My T5 retro fit lighting just stopped working tonight.Its only 1.5 yrs old.I am gonna have some dying corals soon.I only have 4 so thats half my light.

    Anyone ever hear of this happening?

    BTW bulbs are fine I checked in other fixture.
     
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  3. aw1447

    aw1447 Montipora Capricornis

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    Sounds like you have a wiring problem my man.
     
  4. Atticus818

    Atticus818 Eyelash Blennie

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    Did you check your wiring @ all connection points? Also check the ballasts with a multimeter, could just be the ballast needs to be replaced.
     
  5. saltyfresh

    saltyfresh Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    i under stand the bulbs work but 1.5yer. is that long life for bulbs :confused:
     
  6. Atticus818

    Atticus818 Eyelash Blennie

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    I don't think he/she is referencing the bulb life, but the actual fixture installed?
     
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    saltyfresh Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    ahhhh i see that makes sense. i was like i want those bulbs. lol thanks for clearing that up.
     
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  9. VitalApparatuz

    VitalApparatuz Feather Duster

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    correct.
     
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    VitalApparatuz Feather Duster

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    Thanks Atticus