RolyMo
Member
Grrrrr
I am now 29 months into my first foray into tropical fishkeeping and still at it. Still watching and still learning and grappling with the planted tank and what is happening.
This weekend I did my usual weekly water change and switched everything back on. Come 2pm my shrimp tank lights came on, but my main fish tank did not.
Once I clocked it and realised something was amiss I checked the switch on the electricity cable from the light unit. Odd, it was switched to on. I checked the timer socket. That was on. I took the light unit (a Juwel high-light T5 100cm for Rio 180) off the tank and tested it in the kitchen. Still nothing.
I checked the fuse, fine.
What was happening is that when I flicked the switch, both ends of the 2 bulbs you would see a flicker 2 times and then nothing.
I called the LFS who suggested I come on down and check the bulbs (Replacement bulbs were purchased 6 months ago) as if one has gone it will stop both bulbs going whether both have blown or not.
Checked both bulbs with replacement ones..... still no joy.
I am now looking at £130 replacement light unit.
My questions are:-
TIA.
Roland
I am now 29 months into my first foray into tropical fishkeeping and still at it. Still watching and still learning and grappling with the planted tank and what is happening.
This weekend I did my usual weekly water change and switched everything back on. Come 2pm my shrimp tank lights came on, but my main fish tank did not.
Once I clocked it and realised something was amiss I checked the switch on the electricity cable from the light unit. Odd, it was switched to on. I checked the timer socket. That was on. I took the light unit (a Juwel high-light T5 100cm for Rio 180) off the tank and tested it in the kitchen. Still nothing.
I checked the fuse, fine.
What was happening is that when I flicked the switch, both ends of the 2 bulbs you would see a flicker 2 times and then nothing.
I called the LFS who suggested I come on down and check the bulbs (Replacement bulbs were purchased 6 months ago) as if one has gone it will stop both bulbs going whether both have blown or not.
Checked both bulbs with replacement ones..... still no joy.
I am now looking at £130 replacement light unit.
My questions are:-
- Are their better alternatives to the Juwel High light unit that is compatible with the Juwel Rio 180 tank?
- Not that I can see anyway in, but is there a way of opening up this light unit to check things. Not that I am an electrician?
- Looking at prices. Ebay seems to be my friend as the units look like they cost £95-£100 approx. A saving of £30. Just what I need before christmas.
TIA.
Roland