tetra_nz Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Hello, So the lights on my Aqua One 620T have both failed. The aquarium is about 1.5 years old. The lights began to act slightly odd before they finally stopped working; when I switch them on, they would flicker to aaages (>5 min) before they turned on properly. I'm sure the problem does not lie with the tubes, nor with starters as I have independently tested both. It seems to me that something within the hood is damaged. What are my options? Is it possible to buy just a new hood without the rest of the tank? Should I switch my light system completely (e.g. to an Hagen)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 its probably just the starter. cheap and easy to fix @ $5-8 max. you can get them from bunnings or mitre10. Probably a good excuse to change the tubes too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tetra_nz Posted June 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Well I've checked the starters with another tank. The starters are fine... :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 I'm sure the problem does not lie with the tubes, nor with starters as I have independently tested both. I didn't read that :lol: :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diver21 Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 what makes you think its not the tubes? i really doubt that its a wiring fault as its so new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tetra_nz Posted June 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 what makes you think its not the tubes? i really doubt that its a wiring fault as its so new Because I've tested the tubes on a different tank. So assuming that it is a problem with the wiring, is it possible to get a new hood? Or am I better off ditching the hood and getting new lights? NB Lights do not need to be high output, just bright enough to showcase the fish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diver21 Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 what happens when u use diffrent tubes and starters in that hood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tetra_nz Posted June 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Different tubes: tubes do not light up. Different starters: tubes do not light up. I was able to do these tests using parts from another fully functioning aquarium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diver21 Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 then you would need to change the ballast, that would require the work of an electrician Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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