Juwel light unit problem

[danstroud1]

Hi. Does anyone know anything about juwel t8 light units? I have a rio 300 and the lights are completely dead. I've replaced both fluorescent tubes and the plug fuse but still nothing. Am I going to have to fork out £70 on a new light unit? Also how long can fish go without bright light? Many thanks

 

[enid_b]

Did u check the starter units?

 

[danstroud1]

Sorry to sound stupid but how would I go about checking the starter units?

 

[enid_b]

Forgive me for sounding vague as I am on my death bed with man flu.

Fluorescent tubes have a starter unit. It looks like a small cylinder about 2" high by 1" wide with 2 metal lugs on one end. These assist in the firing up of the tubes and the lights won't work without them. Replacements are readily available from any electrical store.

I can't help any further as I have T5's in my tank, but at least I have given you something else to look into.

Sorry if I spout gibberish.

 

[enid_b]

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[patrick cleveland]

If it's not the starter or the bulbs then its prob the ballast. a rectangular shaped thing inside the light fixture.the home depot or lowes or most hardware stores have them. just make sure you replace it with one identical with same watts and voltage .