My 175 watt Mercury Vapot light is about 5 years old and won't come on. I replaced the bulb, photo cell, and breaker and it still won't start?
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Your ballast and capacitator need to be replaced. Although the lamps last forever, the current manufactuers of ballast are junk. Best to replace whole light as cost to have someone replace ballast is probally more than cost of new light unless you have a friend who's an electrician. I have had to get three replacements in last 22 years. The last two only lasted 4-5 years a piece. Neighbors have same problem. Hopefully you can get your money back for the bulb and photo cell.
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it's probably the ballast sounds like you have done everything else..... good luck
1034219
Check to make sure you have power to you light fixture. Your ballast needs to be replaced.
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I don't know, mine quit working and I just replaced mine....sorry I can't help you
1034221
Check to verify the circuit has power and if it does, replace the entire light. Reminder: The photo cell will only turn the light on at night and then only after a time delay and a functioning ballast. (Ballast is probably the problem and most easily fixed by replacement of the entire light. Save the photo cell as a spare.)
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I have purchased two of these lights. Had problems with the first only working once in a while. The company sent me a new sensor for it, but it didn't make any difference. Was just going to take it down, but our local REC said they would look at it for me. They said everything checked out good, so they put one of their sensors in it, (greased the prongs of the sensor good), and it has not failed since. When I bought the second one, I also bought a sensor from them and installed it befor I put the light up. Hope this will help you. Don
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Try the reset instructions. I think the battery for the light is in the filter too. If I could not fix it, I would replace the head unit. After several tears, it's paid for itself. Mine is around a year old, and still wonderful. Like all appliances, they age with use.
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Is the bulb the correct wattage? Check the connection at the plug where the bulb screws into and see if there is anything loose. Make sure there is not any salt or particles in the connection and try again.
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Molly, it depends on how old your light is, I just bought this light, I have had my light for about 4 years, it took this series E light, if your light is prior to 2008 or 2009 you may need another light. The little cover over the light pops off, just take a small screwdriver to it on the outside and gently slide it in and towards the light, it comes right out, the light just pops in. Just did this yesterday!! http://www.ottlite.com/p-323-13-watt-replacement-tube-electronic-ballast.aspx
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I purchased same unit. The blue light at bottom would come on when plugged in. I took it apart to clean filter and the clear washer didn't seat properly so I got water in glass and bulb blew out. I purchased 2 bulbs on Amazon for about $25. Put in new bulb and made sure no water could seep in tube and its been going strong for over 6 months.
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Is it a matter of replacing a battery or bulb? Otherwise, I think you'll have to call the company. I cannot find my stick right at this moment (I have a couple of different ones) and so I can't check if it's even possible to replace those parts. I imagine the company would replace the whole stick for you - if the light just doesn't work.
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It could be a bad bulb. Sometimes they get knocked around in shipping and the circuit opens. Have you checked other bulbs in the same lamp? Also make sure the lamp is plugged in (I know it's silly but you'd be surprised at how often that is the problem).If the bulb is actually damaged, which you can usually tell by jiggling it and listening for a rattle or by inserting it into another socket and testing, just return it to Amazon through http://www.amazon.com/returns
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I would double check your wiring to be sure it follows the diagram. And to be very sure, change your light bulbs. Final straw could possibly be a bum timer. I installed mine almost a year ago with no issues.
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If you find out let me know, mine is junk too. Just plug it in and use it that way till bulbs burn out?
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I small round one, says to take to dealer to replace. Sorry so late, just got out of the hospital. It's running fine on solar power and light bulb power (sitting under the lamp).
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I had the same problem. I replaced the ballast and it took care of the problem. I also discovered the old one had got so hot it was partially melted.
1967689
If it's a burnt out bulb...I'm thinking the bulb just needs to be replaced. If something goes wrong with the lamp fixture/ wiring then assume repair or replacement of unit would be required.
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You may need to change fuse. I had to do that when I first got it. Been over a yr now and going strong. Good Luck
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Check and replace the batteries. I had exactly the same problem. I Called the company, their customeer service is great. At there suggestion I found one of my batteries was "defective". Replaced it and all was fine. BE sure the unit is NOT mounted close to a heater vent as warm air from heater can cause unusual activity with the light.
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Sorry but you have to test The circuit maybe The battery is dead try with another battery. Mine is weak it only light 3 hours.
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Check your power source. Make sure it's strong enough. Maybe you just got a bad bulb ! Mine is still working fine.
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I would plug the old one back in and try that. It will blink fast with the led but if its getting power then you know that you have a bad unit.