T5 light

[Tattooie]

I gave a t5 light with 8 bulbs. Only one bulb went out. Tried 3 new bulbs and still won't work. Any ideas? Usually when one goes another does to.

 

[chemphlegm]

check the connections inside of the unit. These little plastic clips are shitty, wiggle the other bulbs with a new one installed, check the new bulb in a new socket first.

 

[MichiganMedGrower]

Like @chemphlegm says those little plastic connectors are junk. Mine can actually turn and the bulb pins don't make the connection.

I have to take a tiny screwdriver and turn them back in place if I don't pay attention. They can rotate with the bulb when removed.

 

[WeedFreak78]

Unplug the light before sticking any tools in there. I shouldn't have to say that... but seeing some of the questions that gets asked around here I figured I should.... maybe I shouldn't?

 

[MichiganMedGrower]

Unplug the light before sticking any tools in there. I shouldn't have to say that... but seeing some of the questions that gets asked around here I figured I should.... maybe I shouldn't?

Thank you. I should have said that before suggesting the screwdriver.

Unplugging the lamp should be done before even changing the bulb.

 

[Tattooie]

check the connections inside of the unit. These little plastic clips are shitty, wiggle the other bulbs with a new one installed, check the new bulb in a new socket first.

Thanks

 

[chemphlegm]

let us know please

 

[rkymtnman]

I gave a t5 light with 8 bulbs. Only one bulb went out. Tried 3 new bulbs and still won't work. Any ideas? Usually when one goes another does to.

do you have a multimeter? see if there is any voltage on the pins since it seems like the bulb is not the problem.

 

[FennarioMike]

The manufacturer probably sells replacement sockets. Like this: https://www.sunlightsupply.com/shop/product/t5-ho-replacement-sockets

 

[David Music]

What watt is the light? I haven't seen a grow with t5 lights. What's your setup like can I maybe get a pic or 2?