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Posted: September 03 2004 at 10:14pm |
Hi,
I've been trying to troubleshoot a problem with the actinic light in one of my AquaSpace lights. A couple of days after Damon left, I realized that the actinic isn't working. I have two 4 foot lights. The left hand light is working fine. I checked the plugs, and they seem okay. The metal halide in this light is working fine. I got the books out that came with them. I've got a phone # for the company, but it's in Germany. Keine sprechen zie Deutch. I think that means I can't speak German.  Anyway, could it be the ballast? I paid attn. to Jon's presentation, but didn't think he wanted any troubleshooting questions. With my luck, it's just unplugged somewhere in an obscure corner (??).
I looked for an Aquaspace light web site, but only found about 1,000 places that sell their lights. I tried not to bug you guys. Help? I will frag for help!
Renee
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Posted: September 04 2004 at 6:40am |
Renee,
Carl can take care of all your needs. ALL of them.
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Posted: September 04 2004 at 9:25am |
I believe the Aquaspcelight is made by Aqua Medic, if so Randy at MSM is a distributor for them and he could help you out. Give them a call they should be happy to help you. If that doesnt work then I can get the # for their main distributor in Loveland Co. Just let me know.
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Posted: September 04 2004 at 12:58pm |
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I bought them at Birdworld, so I figured I would ask them first. They say I should take the actinic bulbs out of the working light, and swap them into the non-working one. That should tell me if the actinic bulbs are burned out. Does that sound feasible? They said I just pull the glass of the surface to get to the end caps. True story? I've never taken them apart before.
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Posted: September 04 2004 at 1:03pm |
Shane H is fluent in German, if that helps  .
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Posted: September 04 2004 at 1:21pm |
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Adam...you are bbbbbbbbbbaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaadddddddddddddd!
Renee...the advice they gave you is very
feasible, but I have no clue on the disassembly. I would trust them though.
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Posted: September 04 2004 at 1:28pm |
A bit naughty, isn't he?
(Okay, now imagine me saying that with a British accent.)
The girl made it sound like a piece of cake. With me on a ladder 6 feet up there... blech. I'll get this sorted, though. Fixed up my calcium reactor today, thanks to Eric !
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Posted: September 04 2004 at 1:37pm |
Now that's funny! (British accent)
I forgot that you get nose bleeds getting into your tank! Sorry!
When did you talk to Eric? I left him a message yesterday and he has yet to return my call! 
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Posted: September 04 2004 at 1:43pm |
Just about 45 minutes ago. My line was blocked, and he helped me figure out what the problem was & how to fix it - over the phone. Call him! 
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Posted: September 04 2004 at 1:53pm |
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I will, thanks! Also, best of luck with your light.
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Posted: September 04 2004 at 2:29pm |
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Thanks, Bill !
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Posted: September 04 2004 at 2:40pm |
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No problem Renee glad i could help if you still have problems with your lights bring them to me ill fix them...
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Posted: September 04 2004 at 2:42pm |
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Thank you, Renee! I did get ahold of Eric...Thanks Eric!
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Posted: September 06 2004 at 7:27pm |
Swapped the bulbs out, and it wasn't a burned out bulb. The bulbs work great in the other light, but won't work in this one. Ballast problem, do you suppose?
Anybody know of a way that I can find out how long their warranty lasts? I have all the stuff & the receipt dated 15 November 03, but I don't see anything about a warranty. I wish they had a web site.
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Posted: September 07 2004 at 8:00am |
It could be a ballast problem, loose wire or burned up starter (if used). I wish you didn't live so blasted far away... it's really not too difficult to troubleshoot and fix if you have a multimeter and amp meter.
Here's aquamedics info:
Aqua Medic Inc
546 S.E 8th St
Unit B-4
Loveland, CO 80537
Phone 970 461 0023
Fax 970 461 5879
Email [email protected]
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Posted: September 07 2004 at 5:08pm |
Thanks!!! I wrote them an e-mail and called.
Jon, I know I have an amp meter. It's yellow with a red and a black tester prong looking thingie, right? I'll look up a multimeter online, because I'm sure there is one in the garage. If I can find them, can I give you a call?
Renee
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Posted: September 07 2004 at 5:31pm |
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Jon... can I give you a call?
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I'm sure Jon doesn't mind, but Carl might.
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Posted: September 07 2004 at 5:43pm |
Adam, are you trying to get me into trouble with Carl? If he wasn't so busy, he would wonder what I said at dinner. 
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You're too funny!
