I need a quick answer ( thanks for your help)

[ray22]

my hqi 250 watt bulb went on and after being on for 10 min it started to flicker alot . it is about 7 months old.. did it blow out ???

 

[2crazyreefers]

Could be the bulb or balast or you may want to check the bulb connector first. Hopefully the bulb can be re-seated for a better connection, atleast starting here you can check the metal connector that the bulb sets in to make sure that is OK. I have seen several of these connectors fried on other lights but dont know about the orbits. On the other hand I have seen many balast go on current products. Anyhow I believe they carry a 1 year garantee and will take care of you.

 

[ray22]

once the bulb heats up it starts to flicker like a strobe light .. any suggestions as to what this could be ..

 

[BangkokMatt]

They sometimes need a few hours to run in. I would just leave it on and see what happens.

 

[ray22]

it is almost 9 months old...

 

[ILoveReefer]

It's your bulb most likely but could be your ballast. What brand is your bulb and what brand is you ballast

 

[ILoveReefer]

If possible test the questional bulb on another fixture. Yours, a friend, etc...

 

[Roy G. Biv]

Mine did that, strobed after warming up. I plugged a different ballast in.. same thing. I took the bulb out and found a small crack had developed after 6 months. I replacd the bulb.

 

[BangkokMatt]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10932267#post10932267 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ray22
it is almost 9 months old...

Sorry, must read all of the thread