View Full Version : My eclipse light is acting odd? Help me!
BreezeRuehls
03-18-2009, 5:04 PM
Ok, I have unplugged until I figure it out. It is on a 25, and the other day the lights went out. They are both new bulbs, they have been working fine, and now it wont turn on! It does not even make the little flicker noises when attempting to turn on. I don't see how 2 new bulbs would "Burn out" but I am really hoping its not electrial, :confused:. There is condensation inside the bulb cover, would this be whats causing this? Is my system totally :swear:? I haven't taken it apart, don't wanna start something till I know what I am looking for.... :help:
sleepyskater
03-18-2009, 5:45 PM
If the water got inside the bulb, it could have shorted it out.
severum mama
03-18-2009, 5:52 PM
How new are your bulbs? Just trying to rule out any possibility that it could be the bulbs, since that is clearly the easiest fix.
Otherwise, this sounds like a possible ballast issue to me, but I'm really not good with the technical/electrical side of the hobby so I may be way off base there. Did you recently purchase the Eclipse? If so, I have heard great things about Marineland's customer service. It may be worth contacting them if your tank is still under warranty. Hopefully you still have your receipt, although I'd probably contact them regardless.
I am having the exact same problem with my 29G. The odd thing for mine is if I keep trying I can get it to come on. For now reason at all it will just turn off again at random times. I replaced both of the bulbs and it has had no positive affect what so ever.
Like metioned above, contact Marineland: (800) 322-1266 East Coast time 7:30AM to 5:30PM. (numbers my LFS gave me)
Let me know what you find out and GL!
247Plants
03-19-2009, 6:06 PM
Sounds like moisture is creating a short somewhere.