12g Nano Cube Lighting Issue

[dstipple]

Hi all,

I currently have a 12g JBJ Nano Cube with the stock CF lighting. I came home from work and none of the lights were on and figured it was an issue with the timer (cheap Home Depot analog style) but when I plugged it directly into an outlet the lights still did not come on. The bulbs are about 8 months old so I don't think they are the issue.

I'm not too savvy with any electrical knowledge, and am not sure what to do next to diagnose the issue. I would prefer not to replace the entire hood as this is a temporary tank to keep my itch for the hobby scratched (I've moved twice this year and will again next October....) until I am somewhere permanent and can upgrade. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[rtparty]

If it isn't the bulbs, I would look at the ballast next. Only way to know is get some new bulbs and try them.

Before all of that though I would take the current bulbs out and re-seat them just to make sure one did come a little loose.

 

[Hentz]

It could be that outlet in particular. Try plugging something else into it and see if it works.
Most likely not the issue, but worth checking.

 

[dstipple]

If it isn't the bulbs, I would look at the ballast next. Only way to know is get some new bulbs and try them.

Before all of that though I would take the current bulbs out and re-seat them just to make sure one did come a little loose.

I'll give it a try and re-seat them, hopefully that's the issue. If not what do i need to look for in the ballast?

 

[dstipple]

It could be that outlet in particular. Try plugging something else into it and see if it works.
Most likely not the issue, but worth checking.

I should have specified, I have my lights/pump/heater all on the same power strip and everything else is running so that isn't the issue. I appreciate the suggestion though!

 

[burton14e7]

I've had specific outlets on a power strip go bad so you could try switching it's position on the strip. It happened on my computer power strip oddly enough.