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    My ballast would make noises for quite some time and its about 4 years old but today the buzz became nuts just wondering is this dangerous or let it be until i get it fixed or replaced?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shreder View Post
    My ballast would make noises for quite some time and its about 4 years old but today the buzz became nuts just wondering is this dangerous or let it be until i get it fixed or replaced?

    Girl Scout Cookies, Gorilla Zkittles, LSD (Mentored by Bud Lightyear)

    Upgrade to Lumatek digital ones mukka best investment I made...Those magnetic ballasts scare the shit out of me how hot they run..If its buzzing loud it could be on its way out or dangerous..


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    Quote Originally Posted by Shreder View Post
    My ballast would make noises for quite some time and its about 4 years old but today the buzz became nuts just wondering is this dangerous or let it be until i get it fixed or replaced?

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    Hmm I'd look to get that replaced now shreder..might be a sign it's on it's way out

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    Quote Originally Posted by IceCalibur View Post
    Hmm I'd look to get that replaced now shreder..might be a sign it's on it's way out
    Yea no worries bout that ice but thats gona take me a day or two so besides that... Can i keep it running ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shreder View Post
    My ballast would make noises for quite some time and its about 4 years old but today the buzz became nuts just wondering is this dangerous or let it be until i get it fixed or replaced?

    Girl Scout Cookies, Gorilla Zkittles, LSD (Mentored by Bud Lightyear)

    Upgrade to Lumatek digital ones mukka best investment I made...Those magnetic ballasts scare the shit out of me how hot they run..If its buzzing loud it could be on its way out or dangerous..


    Regards BL

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    I have never had one buzz before, could be A fan, if so, you want to get it fix like ICE said or buy another one.

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    Any of you guys feeling its dangerous to let it run? My instinct was to shut it down...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shreder View Post
    Any of you guys feeling its dangerous to let it run? My instinct was to shut it down...

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    I'd agree and say this could potentially be very dangerous...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bud Lightyear View Post
    Upgrade to Lumatek digital ones mukka best investment I made...Those magnetic ballasts scare the shit out of me how hot they run..If its buzzing loud it could be on its way out or dangerous..


    Regards BL
    I wana go qbs bud so not such a good investment for me.... Summertime cant run even 400 hps where i am... So really looking for the cheapest fix here

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    Lumii black digital. 250/400/600/660. Proper bargain
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    One of mine packed in yesterday ,so been a tight arse I've ordered another one for £23


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