Problems with lights

Hello all. I am a long time reader with a few good grows but didn't want to register due to what happened when I was active on OG.com. I've taken precautions with anonymizers and decided to join a group again.

Anyways, I have not grown in about 2 years and when I tested my lights I realized that 2 of them are not working. Can anyone offer help with guiding me with a volt meter to test it? 1 is a HPS and the other is a MH. And yes, I have tried new bulbs so I am sure its an electrical issue but I can't just call and electricial over to look at it. Any help is appreciated!

 

Is it the socket or the ballest?

 

It is not the socket the problem lies somewhere between the ballast and the light fixture.

 

My guess is ballast, same thing happened to a friend of mine, the grow shop fixed them right up.

 

If it is the ballest you should get it repaired at the grow shop, not really something you can fix yourself. It shouldn't cost much at most grow shops.

 

ill try and help. if u are geting power to the ballest check the 2 wires going 2 your compacitor . if you have power there then check the wires leaving the compacitor to the light.if u have hps then there will be igniter then check the wires leaveing the igniter to the light itself. i hope this helps

 

Butterbean might be right if they sat long time the connections inside could have got corrosion ergo bad connection :>)

So Farmer J could be right too if yer not handy person take them to the grow shop for repairs.

And why would an electrician know what you used yer lights to grow unless you tell them?>\

 

func-- tell use how it comes out i really love fixing lights

 

I did end up getting both of them fixed. 1 was bad wiring and the other needed a new igniter. It was a guy that works for my dad and since I paid him in product I think it's safe to say he is cool.

But...I had a bad break up with a girl very recently so I must assume the worst which means a new grow is out of the question for at least 6 months. Safety first!!

 

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