dead ballasts

Over the years I had my share of ballasts that took a shit on me. Up to this point I just throw them in a spare closet, but they're starting to pile up. Somewhere around 4 or 5. Are they recycycable? Do you guys throw them away with the rest of the evidence? Thanks

Digital or Magnetic?

I know for a fact Magnetic are fixed depending on what is broken. Can't fix something that is burnt to a crisp inside.

I'm not 100% on fixing digital since I haven't had a digital crap out on me yet but I'm sure its plausible given you know what exactly is wrong with it in the first place.

It's magnetic, I've tried looking for repairs but haven't found anyone. Maybe I should look into a electronic repair on Craigslist. But if it's totaled should I drop them in a recyclable bin or the regular trash?

Wow they die that easy? I got 2x 600w digitals I hope they atleast take a shit before the warranty is up.

MFB said:

Wow they die that easy? I got 2x 600w digitals I hope they atleast take a shit before the warranty is up.

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this is over at least a 6 or 7 year span of non stop cycles

You couldn't find parts huh? Some of you people amaze me how lazy you are....

Put this in google...

magnetic ballast parts

twistedwords said:

You couldn't find parts huh? Some of you people amaze me how lazy you are....

Put this in google...

magnetic ballast parts

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lazy? No far from it. I only have basic knowledge of electronic components. With one that literally caught on fire why would I take a risk and screwing something up? I don't even know what's wrong with it.

Yup that is an issue, buying parts that you don't even know are the problem to begin with.

Your best bet is googling the most common problem with dead ballasts and replace that specific part if its under $75 and try it out. If it's a no go make sure you can return the item, and then just go and buy a cheap digital one.

I bought a entire kit - 600W Ballast + 1 MH + 1 HPS + 2 Hangers + Timer + Air cooled Hood + Stickers (Lol) for under $200 even 1000Ws are in the low $200. It's probably better to just buy a new digital one that has a 5+ year warranty than trying to fix a loud magnetic one that can interfere with signals.

When I first started I used a Magnetic and hated the noise and the heat spewing out of that thing.
I went digital JUST last year (7-8 years later) and I was amazed at the difference.

benny blanco said:

It's magnetic, I've tried looking for repairs but haven't found anyone. Maybe I should look into a electronic repair on Craigslist. But if it's totaled should I drop them in a recyclable bin or the regular trash?

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If it's magnetic, it's usually the capacitor, which is like a $15 part.

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