Light not working, new bulb.

by KristaLynn Mon May 05, 2014 2:04 pm

One of my hoods on the 55g is not working then working then not working again. Do I need to replace it? First I thought it was the bulb and I put a new bulb in and it worked and then stopped again. So it must be the wiring inside the hood?

by l_l_l Mon May 05, 2014 3:13 pm

Have you tried different outlets?
It is probably the hood that is defective but always worth the try.

by KristaLynn Tue May 06, 2014 9:41 am

Hahaha seriously! I can't believe that worked, it's a power bar so I never thought one outlet on it would go bad but the rest would be okay! Hoping the light is still working when I get home as that will save me some money!

by l_l_l Tue May 06, 2014 10:12 am

Aahahaha, wow! Very glad that worked! Please do keep us posted Smile

by KristaLynn Thu May 08, 2014 8:53 am

Aaaaand it's not working again. I took it to my dad and he says it's toast so looks like I will have to order another. *sigh*

by l_l_l Thu May 08, 2014 9:16 am

Aww

How much is a new hood?

by JayB Thu May 08, 2014 1:20 pm

If a hood is too expensive you can always opt for glass lids and lights.

by KristaLynn Thu May 08, 2014 2:09 pm

Are you talking DIY glass lids? Hahaha! Good joke.

by Namor Thu May 08, 2014 7:12 pm

Hey Krista,

Sorry too hear about this. Sad

I can tell you this was bought as a kit 7 yrs. ago at Petland.

Knowing how the hood fits, and replacing one without the other wouldn't match, I can swing by there tomorrow and let you know if available (and how much) replacements would be.

by KristaLynn Fri May 09, 2014 10:04 am

I was looking on big Al's and on there I could just buy the light piece not the whole hood, but I am worried about it fitting.
Perhaps you'd be up to making some glass lids for me while you're in the area fishing?? Haha, it might rain one day!!

by l_l_l Fri May 09, 2014 10:12 am

You could always grab a measuring tape and check! Razz

by KristaLynn Fri May 09, 2014 10:42 am

The ones on big Al's are 23" and mine are slightly less.

I like the idea of Namor making me glass lids, don't you?? I could use one for the 35g tall too! Lol