Help, white lights won't turn off

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by mkcat, Apr 29, 2011.

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  1. mkcat

    mkcat Astrea Snail

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    I have a 72" aquatic life t5 HO light fixture that is about 3 months old. Tonight the white lights won't turn off at all. I unplugged the unit twice for about 5 minutes hoping it'd reset and didn't. Then I used the reset button on the unit and it still won't work. Anyone know how to troubleshoot it? I checked the manufacturer website and there was nothing on troubleshooting. AND, the place is closed for the weekend. So, my fish are in the dark for now.
     
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  2. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    Personally If it was me, I would just run the lights manually via the outlet. and contact the manufacture in the morning on monday...
     
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  3. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    mkcat

    dont know anything about that unit
    but if your saying the unit is ignoring in built timers and would just stay lit 24/7
    at least on a temporary basis, you can at least plug it in, and then pull the plug at night

    long term that would be a nuisance
    additionally you could just get a socket type timer and plug unit into that so that the plug timer controls the on/ off function of the unit

    the above are just temporary methods of maintaining your 12 on 12 off or whichever schedule you use, whilst awaiting other advice

    Steve
     
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  4. cathy

    cathy Plankton

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    Yes, Use the light correct is better. Eventhough the LEDs , They are rated to last from 30,000 to 100,000 hours of use under optimal circumstances. Cooled properly and assuming that they were quality LEDs and mounted and powered properly, they will all fall into those ratings. These are electrical components and they are subject to failure due to normal numbers of defective parts/craftmanship.

    Just personal advise.....
     
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