My 1000 watt ballast seems to be getting dimmer so I changed the bulb still dim,what is the likely problem?
1699720
If the dimmer switch is in the correct position, and the bulb is dim, replace the ballast before is ruins your bulb. If you grow what most people grow indoors, even though the Quantum is covered under warranty, I would replace it with a Phantom, which is more money, but it won't ruin a crop! I learned my lesson 3 times! Good luck!
1699721
Check to see if you turned the nob down to 750 or 500 on the side there dimmable ballasts
1699722
Sorry no help here but I had the same issue and I would see it fluctuate back and forth so I just got a new ballast. These were known to have lots of problems I was given mine by a hydro shop owner who did not want to deal with them anymore even the company would not accept them back. Goodluck
1681910
Sounds like either the bulb or the ballast is going bad. More then likely its the ballast, but double check all your connections and make sure you use some dielectric grease on the connections. After that you could try switching either the ballast or the bulb to the opposite side and see if you still have the same problem. The problem should follow which ever part is bad.
1746857
It is probably the crappy dimmer they use. I bought a cheap in-line switch and simplycut the dimmer-switch out. I also replaced the bulb with a 2.6 watt LED from ebay.Now I leave it on all of the time and it uses almost no power. (If you go with an LED try to get the shortest one you can. E12 candelabra base. And small LED's do notwork well with a dimmer. They tend to flicker.) Good luck
2240676
Check to make sure it is the right one for your bulbs. If it isn't putting out enough voltage to fire the bulb and then maintain it, you may have the wrong ballast or the wrong bulbs. That's what happened to me....I ordered the a D2R bulbs when I really needed D4R. Still have them if you need D2Rs New...give you a great deal on them.
465065
Check your relay I have had to replace the relays on both of my Innovited systems within the first year... It's unlikely both ballasts went at the same time.
2145226
Swap the ballast to the other side. If the problem follows the ballast. Then the ballast is bad. Be sure ALL the connections are good including the battery connection.
1897672
My light recently stopped working after 2.5 years of daily use. I replaced the bulbs but that did not work. Usually this is a sign that the ballast needs replacing. I can't find it however even after removing the ends and looking down the tube. Before I take it apart any further I'd like to know if anyone else has done this repair successfully. I contacted Hydrofarm. I have not yet heard back. Here is there support page: https://www.hydrofarm.com/support
597120
A few things it could be: 1. Your plugged into a power source with a dimmer. (They are not dimmable) 2. There is improper voltage where you are plugged in. (All fluorescents are very particular about voltage) 3. Your overloading the outlet/extension cord. 4. You have a bad fixture (is it one or all 3 acting up? If its all 3 its VERY unlikely its a fixture problem)Hope these things to look at help.
412008
I think you have some other problem, my bulbs are still original. I would recomend to check the Watts and Voltage
1011615
in theory it should fix the problem of the tv turning off & on. We replaced the bulb, it worked for a few hours or days (can't remember). then we googled for more help & saw something say that a lot of times you have to replace the ballast as well as the lamp. did that & it still doesn't work. We just decided to buy a new tv & be done with it instead of having someone look at it & pay that charge as well. I am sure this doesn't really help, but that's what our experience was.
1041542
That's odd. I am just using regular 25 watt light bulbs. A19 size. When it burns out i'll replace it with a CFL, or halogen. Here's a suggestion: http://www.amazon.com/Philips-433227-10-5-watt-Style-Dimmable/dp/B00I134ORI/ref=lp_322525011_1_4?s=lamps-light&ie=UTF8&qid=1401763097&sr=1-4
272571
Its honestly not much more for a 600 watt bulb and its akways best to keep the bulb and ballast matched...you can always dim the 600 watt...just a suggestion. I would hate to see someone loose money on a ballast due to mix matched wattages...be safe rather than sorry. I hope this helped.
1976559
You need the ipower 1000 watt bulb and switched to the 600 watt setting on a digital 1000 watt ballast.
1766754
Unfortunately I have had no problem with my HID ballast. Try contacting the manufactor.
999044
I used an electronic dimmer switch and it works like a charm I got mine at Ace Hardware for less than $20. Remember you are controlling the power to the Ballast not the Lamp
939383
yep its the power ballast had same problem but you have to get the same one that is for your same model buy a new lamp just in case when you pull it out it get damged
2057090
Yes I am currently operating the same lamp with a 300W Halogen bulb installed.Alot brighter . Has been installed for months now. Hope this helps.