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September 14th, 2008, 04:07 AM
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lights started on fire
well i am glad that i ordered new lights and most important still have a house. i have been gone all day to a furneral for my wifes aunt and get home and the house was full of smoke. my lights started to arc at the connection the end cap is all melted the hood is black from fire and i think that the only reason that it did not take off is because it blew the ballast before it got very big.
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September 14th, 2008, 04:44 AM
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Re: lights started on fire
What brand of lights?
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September 14th, 2008, 04:49 AM
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Re: lights started on fire
wow, you got lucky man
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September 14th, 2008, 04:49 AM
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Re: lights started on fire
custom sea life are the brand of lights it is a retro fit that i have changed the end caps on
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September 14th, 2008, 04:57 AM
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Re: lights started on fire
WOWZA! Lucky that you have a house thank god it blew the ballast.
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September 14th, 2008, 04:58 AM
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Re: lights started on fire
Great luck, man. Geez I couldn't imagine having a house burn down because of a fish tank! Hey this gives you an excuse to upgrade!
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September 14th, 2008, 05:01 AM
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Re: lights started on fire
this is the second time. the bulb just does not fit good enough in the cap i am guessing these are the end caps. they are the second from the bottom of the page
http://www.hamiltontechnology.com/sh...+Access ories
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September 14th, 2008, 05:13 AM
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Re: lights started on fire
i just took some pics that i will upload in a min
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September 14th, 2008, 05:16 AM
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Re: lights started on fire
  
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September 14th, 2008, 05:19 AM
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Re: lights started on fire
Wow james thats not cool at all. Time to switch brands of endcaps if this is the second time.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180gal Mixed Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie to Salt, 2 years planted, Freshwater Forever and a Day! Other Intrests: hunting outdoorsy things, cars motorcycles anything that goes fast drag cars
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