MH Ignitor/Capacitor

[Chad]

Ok,

I thought my light blew, but it was my ballast.

The Ignitor/Capacitor is completely blown.. bits oozed out like lava :) pretty neat actualy.. I am surprised it did not stink up the house. Anyways..

On it, it says Gescap Series HW, HW-150-40-A-2 , 15 MFD 400 VAC

Anyone have any clue where I can buy a replacement part for this?

Thanks!

[smellsfishy]

any electrical supply house if they sell retail that is, or electic motor rebuilders there a common cap. there about $15.

[Chad]

Thanks for the tip Smellsfishy..

[Chad]

I cannot find this anywhere in the lower mainland.. Anyone have any ideas where to look?

[Delphinus]

Do you have a Litemore or Brite-Lite in your area?

[Chad]

Just checked em, thanks Tony.. It will take 2 - 3 weeks.. Too long for me, my tank it with only 1 light at the moment.

Any other ideas??? If nothing else then I guess I have no choice.. nothing on EBay either, I thought I would find it there.

[smellsfishy]

places like eecol electric, westburn, or friesen electric (in abbotsford) etc. dedicated electrical supply, the kind of place electrical contractors would go.
if you can't find one, i've got a spare i can sell you. pm me a pic of it with the specs to verify.

[Delphinus]

Could someone lend you a ballast temporarily maybe while the part comes in?

[BCOrchidGuy]

How about a hydroponics shop, Al brite lighting? Hey this may be a perfect time to upgrade to an electronic ballast.

Doug

[Chad]

yeah, everyone seems to have to order in.. crazy.. I thought this would be easier but it seems everyone has the capcitor for 400w only. 250w's are order ins..

[Bryan]

Have you tried Commercial Electric on Annacis Island

[Chad]

Got it late today from Gescan. It takes about 15 - 20 secs before the bulb fires up tho. Not sure if that is an indication of anything?

If anyone knows if this is normal or not let me know. I don't need something blowing up :)

Thanks for everyones help!