Oneiroid Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 I have a Coralife 65 watt PC lamp that has started flickering every so often, making crackly sounds at the same time. Is this a ballast problem? Is is safe to use until I can fix or replace it? Can I fix it? Arg - this is not even the same lamp that I am having fan issues with, bah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 (edited) how old is the bulb and the balast? Edited November 8, 2008 by randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneiroid Posted November 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Well, I just bought and tried a new bulb in it (I thought that might have been the problem but the lamp is acting the same as with the old bulb) and I'd say I bought the lamp about 3 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algae farmer Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 Well, I just bought and tried a new bulb in it (I thought that might have been the problem but the lamp is acting the same as with the old bulb) and I'd say I bought the lamp about 3 years ago. Unplug the power to the light fixture and proceed to check ALL connections to see if any wiring is loose. Pay special attention to the socket where the lamp plugs into. When you hear that crackling sound, It is usually caused by a make and break in the circuit. The factory connection is usually a compression type connector and if the wires are not inserted or compressed properly that could also be a source of your problem. Take care PS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneiroid Posted November 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 Thanks for the tip algae_farmer... I will definitely check that connection before I try changing the whole ballast. That would be much more convenient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocker85675 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 check the archives about coralife lights. it probably is the ballast, and if it is, it CANT be replaced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byte Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 check the archives about coralife lights. it probably is the ballast, and if it is, it CANT be replaced I can't see why it can't be replaced... It might be too expensive to warrant changing, but ballasts can be bought at electrical stores. I also have a coralife PC type light with problems. I will take a few photos as I take it apart and do some testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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