Biocube HQI Lighting

[jackwkahn]

So bit the bullet and got my Biocube HQI today after deciding that I preferred corals over fish. Problem is, light wont turn on. All connections are solid, power outlet works, any guesses as to why? Lamp, fixture, and ballast are all brand new.

[Reefing Madness]

So bit the bullet and got my Biocube HQI today after deciding that I preferred corals over fish. Problem is, light wont turn on. All connections are solid, power outlet works, any guesses as to why? Lamp, fixture, and ballast are all brand new.

Ballast bad, or lamp shot. They test HQI before sending. Got a volt meter? You can test power to ballast, then power to lamp.

[jackwkahn]

Ballast bad, or lamp shot. They test HQI before sending. Got a volt meter? You can test power to ballast, then power to lamp.

So back the lfs? or do i have to deal with the manufacturer?

[Reefing Madness]

Take it back to the LFS. But i think they are going to want the whole thing back. You already have the tank set up?

[jackwkahn]

Take it back to the LFS. But i think they are going to want the whole thing back. You already have the tank set up?

nope, ughhh, when i am i going to get my tank?!?!?!?!?!

[Reefing Madness]

Well, lets make sure we looked at it all first. But I don't know where else to point you If the ballast is plugged in, the lamp is in correctly, meaning both ends. and the fixture is on. Without testing it myself with a voltmeter, I'm kinda stuck.