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I have a SolarMax HE 2 bulb 42W (21x2) T5 fixture. The problem is the 6700k bulb barely lights up. Are these units repairable and worth doing so? Or do I need to buy a new fixture?
I bought the fixture around 1 1/2 years ago. The bulb im refering to is the brighter of the 2 at 6700K and stopped working a couple of months after purchase. It is a T5 fixture which I believe isnt florescent(?) and has 2 seperate switches for each bulb. The bulb only partially lights and is VERY dim. Im an electrician and not afraid to tackle a repair if its possible but if its not or not worth it, I guess Im looking at a complete replacement? :|How old are the bulbs?
T5 fixtures are fluorescent fixtures. T5 simply means that the bulb is 5/8" in diameter. The fixture is designed for the wattage of the bulbs. If you put higher wattage bulbs in the fixture it may overheat possibility causing a fire. As long as the wattage of the bulbs is within the design of the fixture you would be safe just putting in new bulbs. You should check the starter by putting a new one in or two if there is a separate starter for each bulb.I bought the fixture around 1 1/2 years ago. The bulb im refering to is the brighter of the 2 at 6700K and stopped working a couple of months after purchase. It is a T5 fixture which I believe isnt florescent(?) and has 2 seperate switches for each bulb. The bulb only partially lights and is VERY dim. Im an electrician and not afraid to tackle a repair if its possible but if its not or not worth it, I guess Im looking at a complete replacement? :|