twinkles Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 well i turned on the light on my jebo tank for the comp today, and a few minutes later it stunk the house out with a nasty burning electrics smell and the light turned off. Now i'm fairly sure the bulb is ok, is that what happens when the starter thingy needs replacing or is it more serious? The hood is really banged up and old, came with no bulbs second hand, and i only put one of the two bulbs in, that wouldn't cause it would it? Anyway where do i go from here, bother replacing the starters and trying or do i need to pull it to bits and look for something else wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 If you are not knowledgable in these matters it would pay to get it checked by an electrician. It sounds like it is a direct short and will be more dangerous than a failed tube or starter. Someone could be electrocuted from touching it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie841 Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 I dont think it will be the starter the dont normally stink. I think you might need to replace the hood. If it is a shorty you might melt the lid and cook your fish. As above get a pro to look at it or get a new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkles Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 bugger thats what i thought, but was still hopeing i was wrong anyone know where i can get a replacement hood then, or will i have to replace the whole tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerrrngirrl Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Check with store you bought it from? They might be able to get you a new hood. Otherwise, maybe TM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Without pulling it to bits there is no way of knowing what's caused it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkles Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 bought it dirt cheap second hand.... just been trying to find one on trademe to replace. i put it in the bin pile, partner pulled it back out, took it apart, declared it fixed, plugged it back in and stunk out the house for a second time..men ah :roll: will try hff in the morning to see if they can order one in, but i suspect it'll be cheaper to buy another tank second hand and then sell the lightless one. Still be fine for a quarintine tank or something. At least they're pretty common tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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