WMAS Discussion Forum : JBJ Nano MH 150w ballast problems http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:17:17 +0000 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:16:24 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=62991 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[JBJ Nano MH 150w ballast problems : Thanks. That&#039;s exactly what...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62991&PID=513230&title=jbj-nano-mh-150w-ballast-problems#513230 Author: peiji
Subject: 62991
Posted: March 19 2013 at 11:16am

Thanks. That's exactly what I needed. I searched forever for that. Hopefully they still have it in stock. Honestly, if I had the time, I would probably buy an LED kit and do something more modern but I'm stuck between just selling the whole thing ASAP with a broken ballast which no one would want or investing more money on old technology because I dont have the experience or time to do the LED kit. ]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:16:24 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62991&PID=513230&title=jbj-nano-mh-150w-ballast-problems#513230 <![CDATA[JBJ Nano MH 150w ballast problems : Well welcome back to the site...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62991&PID=513211&title=jbj-nano-mh-150w-ballast-problems#513211 Author: JohnnyHeavens
Subject: 62991
Posted: March 19 2013 at 7:51am

Well welcome back to the site and hobby!

I've had good luck over the years with ebay but others haven't. You can always ask the seller for a reason why they are selling it. Maybe they just did an LED upgrade and the thing is all but new. Then again, maybe it does the same thing yours does.

If you aren't comfortable with it you could check out Mediabaskets.com They have replacement part for $109 new. (I think it's the right part but better double check)
]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 07:51:53 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62991&PID=513211&title=jbj-nano-mh-150w-ballast-problems#513211 <![CDATA[JBJ Nano MH 150w ballast problems : It&#039;s been a long time since...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62991&PID=513067&title=jbj-nano-mh-150w-ballast-problems#513067 Author: peiji
Subject: 62991
Posted: March 18 2013 at 11:04am

It's been a long time since I was on this forum. Years I think. I took a long break from reefkeeping and only have a 28g JBJ Nano Metal Halide tank now. It's been pretty much on autopilot for a few years and surprisingly, I haven't lost too much.

Just the other day though, my ballast starting shutting off and then after a few minutes, it would come back on. Then it would shut off again after 20 or 30 minutes. It doesn't this non-stop. I'm guessing the ballast is on its way out. I've scoured the web looking for a replacement ballast to what I have now (which is exactly like this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/JBJ-NanoCube-HQI-Gear-Box-W-EndCaps-Wires-Bulb-ballast-driver-/281072141263?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D6317936159196311221%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D281072141263%26

I'm a bit wary though of ordering something used. Especially at that price. Any suggestions? I don't know much about wiring. Should any ballast replacement do and I just have to rewire the connectors? 


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