current usa t5 problem?

[cap23244]

i have a current usa light 4 39watt t5's
the question i have is when i turn it on 1 set of bulbs just keep flashing wont turn on all the i switched bulbs to make sure it still does it when i swich the bulbs around. is the ballast bad or is ther a starter ? any help i would be greatful
thanks

 

[chuggy]

mine does the same sometimes the bulbs arent seated right try moving them a LITTLE. Also it doesnt fire very well when its hot if i let it cool off it fires fine.

 

[cap23244]

yea i tried wiglling the bulbs muliple times same thing.
it does it when you try turning it on cold.
it new but i lost the recipt. so no warrenty. i switched the bulbs back and fourth no mater what blulb i put in the 2 slots ect. it does the same so i no its not the bulbs. is there a starter like other flouresents?

 

[CleveYank]

If it's using the electronic ballast that's listed as a replacement they're electronic and no external starter should be needed.


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I'd check for saltcreep, sloppy connections or ground issues 1st or bad or damage to the fixture where it holds the pins of the bulb. Otherwise it might be on it's way to frying.

I have had it be a simple need to remove the bulbs and use emory cloth to clean the pins and the flickering stopped. But that was in my old VHO only days.

You have to check everything off the list of suspects just like anything else in this hobby.

 

[cap23244]

ok i will check for bad connections. its is brand new i had it for a few months but never un boxed and tried it. and i lost the recipt.
thanks for the info guys

 

[chefzif]

Bad end cap or balast

 

[Bowman]

If you bought it using a credit card they might cover it under their protection plan or the can get you a copy of the reciept or statment. just a thought.

 

[cap23244]

fixed it. it had a loose connection. working 100% now
thanks guys

 

[reefermadness85]

i had the same problem with mine. My sockets were actually too far apart for my bulbs. It wasnt until i opened up the fixture and moved the sockets along there track. All it takes is a screw driver to make some fine tune adjustments. Its easy but a little annoying that it wasnt done right in the first place.