Joutei Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Hey guys, My juwel rio 180 light head units went bust today. Replaced the T5 Lights, still nothing. I called up HFF , replacement unit is going to cost $310 OUCH. Do you guys know any other alternatives at a cheaper price. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 try an electrician to find out what is wrong with it then they may be able to source alternative parts locally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 have you checked the starter unit??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 You cant check it yourself as its a sealed unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 You cant check it yourself as its a sealed unit. No such thing as a sealed unit if you know where to push, pry and unscrew :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 ah yes however that is a job for a qualified electrician! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 ah yes however that is a job for a qualified electrician! Oh yeah, I forgot the disclaimer :oops: That'll still be cheaper than replacing the unit, the issue is almost always the starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 T5 dont have starters though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 T5 dont have starters though. Don't they? I mostly deal with T8s #oldskool :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joutei Posted December 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Yeah I've been doing alot of reading, cant seem to find a way to open this unit. Must be glued on. Still worth getting an electrican to look at it? Ive been looking at alternative light head units aswell Any suggestions from this page http://www.hollywoodfishfarm.co.nz/prod ... gs/m/1238/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 I use the Glo T5HO units and they are great, The Hagen are good if you need or want to put lighting in a hood type situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabid Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 http://www.fishforums.net/index.php?/to ... light-bar/ this might help, seems to be a common issue with the juwels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joutei Posted December 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 @Adrienne Will the glo t5HO fit on my juwel rio 180 ? as in length wise. @Rabid Im sure this only applies to the T8 unit. T5 unit cant be opened up easily. thanks anyway though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 It sits on the bracing of the tank or hangs suspended from the ceiling. You would have to modify it to fit it inside the hood as I don't believe you have bracing for it to sit on. I think that in general it is as cheap to replace the whole tank as it is to mess around with lights and lids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 They have electronic ballasts. My GLO (Hagen) unit stopped working 1 month outside its 2 year Guarantee. The supplier is replacing it after a quick email to them :happy2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha 1 Posted Saturday at 06:09 AM Report Share Posted Saturday at 06:09 AM Hi does anyone know if there is another alternative to put a different covered lid with light that would fit on right size Juwel tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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