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RE: light problems

Nep2Ns PlumR — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:41:11 GMT

You probably aren't able to actually see the ballast. It's most likely hidden inside of the light fixture itself. It looks like a black box, kind of long and thin. It's purpose is to alter the electrical current to provide the power required by the particular bulb. Different types/wattages of bulbs require different types of ballasts. In most flourescent fixtures a ballast will last for several years, but there is the ocasional ballast that goes out early. I purchased one recently that was bad from the factory. Sent it back and they replaced it, no problem. :)

RE: light problems

defishes — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:41:22 GMT

what do you mean by the ballast

is it what you plug the light the into or the whole hood itself

RE: light problems

Nep2Ns PlumR — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:56:23 GMT

Wow......u must b REALLY old! :) Most likely not the house circuit. It's either in the fixture or the bulb itself.

RE: light problems

filipem — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:43:07 GMT

Could you please take the time to type real words? Some of us older folks have a hard decoding lazy. It's very easy to misunderstand questions typed in this manner and it could lead to wrong advice. Especially with electrical questions.

Sounds like a short to me. Or it could be one of the ballast's. Is it still under warranty? If it is just take it back and get a new one. If not, you may want to have someone who is qualified to take a look at it. The store should also cover the bulb if it was purchased recently.

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defishes — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:05:12 GMT

i have a cfl fixture current usa single and my bulb burnd out so i got a new one and a few days ago tht one burnd out wen iturned it on. could it be he circuit its plugd in2or the hood itself please help!!!!