Sounds like RFI or EM. You could try buying an isolated outlet at your
local hardware store to see if that does the trick or a power strip which
filters or better yet a UPS. Also, you may want to test the outlet to make
sure it is wired correctly. There are testers that just plug in which will
tell you. Maybe you have a bad ground? Good luck!
Craig
> Hello Reefers,
>
> I just got my PFO light fixture with 3 X 250 watt m/h's and 2 vho
> actinics. I also use the Aquacontroller.
> The m/h's are on tar ballasts and fire up ok but the vho's came with the
> IceCap 430 ballast and there's
> the problem. All kinds of problems ... the vho's fired up ok the first
time
> then after shutdown would not come on again.( the modification to the
> AquaController Appliance Module was done when I had used PC's). I used an
> extension cord and tried the other outlets in my house and they work.When
I
> use the outlet in the room with
> the aquarium it wont work , just flickers real quick and nothing comes on.
> My old PC's did this but was
> corrected using the modification to the appliance module. The module was
> tested and is ok. The IceCap will
> only light up when using a different power outlet. I disconnected ALL
other
> equipment and tried the IceCap
> all by itself and guess what? Thats right ...it wont go on! It will go on
> with all other outlets around the house.
>
> I rather use a tar ballast for the vho's. These are 2-72" 160 watt
> bulbs.Can anyone suggest a fix or if no cure
> with these electronic ballasts, suggest a good tar ballast. I already
spent
> money on the IceCap but will
> switch to another ballast and save myself the headaches.
>
> Thanks in advance, Lou
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