VHO flicker - Page 2

Delphinus · #1 05-29-2002, 06:23 PM

Ohhh... Ok. The VHO fixture that I scavenged had the reflector grounded, and the sockets were of course screwed into that. Since I had no use for that reflector I have this extra grounding wire from the ballast that right now goes nowhere. The reflector I am currently using has no contact with any of the sockets. If I ever get some time I'm going to take my hood down and ground the heck out of a lot of things in there since currently nothing is grounded (MH sockets, VHO sockets, 2 reflectors, and 2 fans).

The ballast itself is already grounded with the three-prong plug. So maybe the VHO isn't as badly off as I feared.

PS. If these new MH ballasts are going to be priced anywhere similar to the pricing of these other ballasts ... Keen, what cool new toys. :D

[ 29 May 2002, 14:32: Message edited by: delphinus ]

DJ88 · #2 05-29-2002, 06:33 PM

Try connecting a wire from that extra wire to the screws. only one per socket should be fine. [img]smile.gif[/img] Sounds like you may have found the problem on your own. ;)

PS you have mail.

CHEAPREEF · #3 05-29-2002, 07:07 PM

Hey guys, i got the ballast form Classic Lighting Products #604 420 3816. (i think, i'll double check when i get home) I wanted to get a price on the MH ballasts but they didn't have any yet. I'll let you guys know how the tests go.

Clinton

CHEAPREEF · #4 05-29-2002, 10:18 PM

Yep that's the place, the address is 8083 Winston ST, Burnaby, B.c. Hope that helps.

Clinton

Jacoda · #5 05-29-2002, 11:30 PM

OH BOY!

That's almost next door from me.......... :D

Chin_Lee · #6 05-30-2002, 01:30 AM

This workhorse 7 thing is getting me really curious. How does it run VHO?? And how many bulbs?
CWLee

DJ88 · #7 05-30-2002, 02:32 AM

It is an electronic ballast. Same as an Icecap. Nothing magical about it at all. Just cheaper. :D