the capacitor sounds like it is causing the problem, if it is a magnetic balast.
if it is a electronic, you most likely will have to have it repaired or replaced.
I have a 400 watt mh magnetic ballast that I think is ok(no 400 watt bulbs to test it with) if you want to try and swap parts around.
Faulty Capacitor
To check capacitor, disconnect and
discharge it. Then, using an ohmmeter, set to the highest scale,
check for faults, 1) if meter reads low resistance initially and
increases, capacitor is good. 2) if meter reads low resistance initially
and remains the same, the capacitor is SHORTED and should be replaced.
3) if meter reads high resistance initially and remains the same,
the capacitor is OPEN and should be replaced.
Brian
Edited by bbeck4x4 - July 25 2006 at 6:03pm
Topic Options
Post Options
Thanks(0)
