Broke Light

[cbster]

The ballast on this light went out. How would you repair this light for a planted tank? Would you just replace the ballast or would you do something else that would create more light for the tank? I would like to go with more light to try and get rid of the other fixture on the tank. I was looking at the thread (

DIY Compact Fluorescent (CFL) Strip Light Retrofit)about changing it to cfl's but the reflector is to shallow to use anything but regular fluorescent bulbs.

 

[J double R]

what type of bulb does it take? wattage? ballast rating? etc? Can't tell you if/what to upgrade if we don't know where to start.

 

[cbster]

It takes t-12 40 watt bulbs. The ballest says 120v 60Hz normal power factor.

 

[cbster]

Bump?

 

[The Zigman]

what size tank are you putting it on?

have you looked at the AH supply PCFL retrofit kits?

 

[kj5kb]

Looks like a 48" 2-light T12 setup. cheapest/quickest fix is to buy a shoplite at Home depot/Lowe's/Menards, and gut/transplant the ballast. may even be easier to transplant the whole wiring harness. <$10 and done.

Other fixture? Are you running 2 of these? What size tank? Plants?

If you need more light, I'd consider an AH supply conversion.

 

[cbster]

It is a 75 gallon tank. With Amazon sword and wisteria at the moment. I am going to add different plants just trying to take things slow.