Flouro took a dump on me

[rrog]

I have a 24" x 12" fluoro hood. T-5 PLL-55W. Two bulbs, each bulb really looks like two bulbs.

Was operating fine. I unplugged to connect a timer and the light just stopped working. Both bulbs. No noise, no smoke, Just stopped then and there.

Tried many outlets so I'm suspecting it's the ballast. I could replace both bulbs and double check, but I'm sure thhe bulbs are fine.

Sound like the ballast? Not sure it's worth repairing.

 

[FreezerBoy]

It does kinda sound like the ballast but, having emergency backup lamps on hand is never a bad thing. I'd start with new lamps just to be sure.

 

[Hydro-Soil]

Hard to get two of these PL-L's to go at the same time, I'd definitely look to the ballast. Magnetic or electronic? Does it still get hot when there aren't any lights connected to it and it's plugged in?

 

[rrog]

THanks FB. Appreciate the thought. I had a spare hood / light set. So I quickly rotated it in.

Frankly I wish I had a blue Hort that would fit in my 600w HPS socket. Nothing available. So I have the flouros.

 

[rrog]

Hydro-S. Thanks also. I can check the heat issue. If it heats up when plugged with no light produced, is that a clue?

Is this worth the cost to replace? Like, is a ballast a $30 part in a $40 light set?

Thanks