I have several of these but one has quit. Changed photo cell&amp; bulb but nothing. Read where "ballast" could be bad. Does these lights have ballast
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They would have to have some type of ballast system to power the light. I would just replace the entire unit. There cheap. Mine seem to last about 3 years but i only run it on the weekends. I want to update to an LED in the future. Good Luck.
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If you have a meter that checks continuty you can check it with that.Be sure it is unplugged before you get into it but every time I have fixed one they all looked so bad but they couldn't last much longer,so I replaced them all.I have 3 heaters and I have had to replace them in 2 of them.I think this a weak point in them.I also had them replaced in the other one while it was under warranty.The bulbs are kinda expensive and I don't plan on buying anymore of these heaters unless they have a recall on them and give us some relieve.
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Yet another problem I've encountered with these lights. There's a copper contact inside along the slider. I opened mine up and cleaned it with an electrical cleaner spray. If yours is still under warranty, send it back for service. I did the repair myself because their warranty/repair department takes over a month to return.
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I went to the Coast website and contacted them by E-mail. They had me send them the light (battery holder failed) and within a week sent me a brand new one (battery holder) with the light post paid. Light works like new again. As you are aware coast has a life time warranty against DEFECTS but not abuse. I did have proof of purchase which I'm sure helped. Great customer support.
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Typically when a fluorescent ballast is failing you will see the light flickering then eventually it goes out. There are two plastic clips that hold this ballast in place and pins on the ballast that plug in so if one of those clips is broken the ballast could be hanging and not making good connection on the pins (the clips broke on mine that I had to replace). There could also be a component overheating in the ballast causing it to turn off.The short of it really is if you've replaced the bulb and you know the switch and connections are good then there isn't much left other than the ballast. Typically when a fluorescent ballast is failing you will see the light flickering then eventually it goes out. There are two plastic clips that hold this ballast in place and pins on the ballast that plug in so if one of those clips is broken the ballast could be hanging and not making good connection on the pins (the clips broke on mine that I had to replace). There could also be a component overheating in the ballast causing it to turn off.The short of it really is if you've replaced the bulb and you know the switch and connections are good then there isn't much left other than the... » Read More Typically when a fluorescent ballast is failing you will see the light flickering then eventually it goes out. There are two plastic clips that hold this ballast in place and pins on the ballast that plug in so if one of those clips is broken the ballast could be hanging and not making good connection on the pins (the clips broke on mine that I had to replace). There could also be a component overheating in the ballast causing it to turn off.The short of it really is if you've replaced the bulb and you know the switch and connections are good then there isn't much left other than the ballast. « Show Less
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I bought my light set thru amazon and a couple of fuses were constantly popping. I called Fotodiox and they had me send them back. They sent me some replacements but I had to keep calling them and asking them where my lights were. Be sure to keep your tracking number handy when you ship them back in case you have to babysit like I did. Check your fuses first and make sure they're good. Also, double check your power cable connection.
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buy a new unit. for the price of these new if you have a few of the LEDS go out you should just buy a new unit. they are not worth messing with. I have 3 lamps go out on mine after a few hours. they sent me a new one.
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Yes I did, and they sent me a new ballast but still didn't work. Even sent me a new kit with no luck. Great customer service, but inferior products lately.
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i had no issue with it working the flourescents i had a pair of them and it works great. your mileage may vary. also my flourecents used the newer ballast system instead of the old style.
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ballast is bypassed, would not work. I'd suggest labels for hot and neutral too.
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My light bulb did not work so I bought a new bulb. It ended up being the ballast.
1612437
I'm not sure... We've never had that problem. Could be in the ballast. I suggest contacting the manufacturer.
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Check to make sure you have power to you light fixture. Your ballast needs to be replaced.
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In response to Mc Anthony Cagas Tadle, I've had a very good experience with their customer service and they've replaced the bulbs with little questioning. I didn't even have to return the original bulbs. I've heard they've done the same for others with the ballast. Nothing wrong with the original bulbs as it turned out that the wiring was backwards on one of the ballets. I've had my kit for about 6 months now with no flickering or any other issues.
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No. It's not the bulbs. It's the base. For some reason it shorts out. I've found it happens if you generate static shock while touching the lamp.my initial 2 went out with in weeks. (I bought 2) just had a replacement go out last week. So will be calling for a replacement again.
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Same thing happened to mine. I ordered a replacement sensor - called a TOUCH LIGHT SENSOR by OK Lighting from Amazon (Prime). It's the same thing that is in the base of the lamp now. I'm only going to try one replacement sensor because I read that these touch lamps should not be left on all the time. I was using it for a lamp during the day and a night light at night so I guess I wore it out (in only a little over a month)!!!!! I really like the lamp and it will be a shame to have to trash it !!!!!
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from what I have read, it is a common problem with these lights. Mine lasted about a week and the company is of no help either. I tried emailing them and they said that they only sold the lights. They then directed me to a place in China so I just stopped there.