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Reflector and bulb problems

Skinnytalls420started grow question 2 years ago

Hi I have two parabolic reflectors and when I accidentally hit them when I’m watering the bulb goes out so I turn it off and 5min later on again but now the bulbs don’t work so I replaced them and it done it again pretty sure it’s the reflector any1 have problems like this b4

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GMSgrowsanswered grow question 2 years ago

Inside the socket at the bottom is a metal tab that can get pushed in if you over tighten your bulb. When you hit the reflector the bulb moves slightly and loses the connection so it shorts. You can try pulling the tab back out if you can. If you have an old bulb you can try to see if you resolved the problem. If not, then you need new sockets.

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Hashyanswered grow question 2 years ago

You may have to replace the fitting.

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Skinnytalls420answered grow question 2 years ago

I’ve checked the wiring and it’s fine if I replace the bulb it will work for few weeks and then start playing up and turns of if it moves a bit and then after couple times breaks bulb

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