H hailbop212 Registered Member Jul 19, 2003 1 0 0 Visit site Jul 19, 2003 #1 I am starting my friends old aquarium, she gave me all the equiptment, everything seems fine except the light, it buzzes. Do I need just a new florescent lightbulb, or should I replace the whole hood?
I am starting my friends old aquarium, she gave me all the equiptment, everything seems fine except the light, it buzzes. Do I need just a new florescent lightbulb, or should I replace the whole hood?
NJ Devils Fan #1 Devils fan Oct 28, 2002 2,522 3 38 37 Yonkers, NY members.tripod.com Jul 20, 2003 #2 Is it very loud or not too noticible? A little buzzing is normal.
W Wulfy AC Members Feb 5, 2003 77 0 0 Adelaide, South Australia Visit site Jul 22, 2003 #3 I think its called the 'balance'. Its a little cylinder next to the light somewhere. Some of the new fluoros have it build in so you have to get the whole tube.
I think its called the 'balance'. Its a little cylinder next to the light somewhere. Some of the new fluoros have it build in so you have to get the whole tube.
Matak Out of the blue! Jun 18, 2002 1,133 0 36 64 Near Toronto Jul 22, 2003 #4 If it is real old, it may need a new bulb anyway. Why not replace it and if it stops buzzing, great. If not, then it probably needs a new ballast.
If it is real old, it may need a new bulb anyway. Why not replace it and if it stops buzzing, great. If not, then it probably needs a new ballast.