Has anyone ever rebuilt a ballast?

I just lost the ballast in my newly re-built grow room. Basically that was one of the only things that did not get a replaced. I see there are arebuild kits available. It looks pretty simple but most of the time these things never work out quite like they are supposed to. If anyone has ever done a rebuild let me know how it went. Thanks

Replacing Ballast components is quite simple. You can buy 'ballast kits' from your local electrical supplier. The kits come with A transformer, capacitor, and if you have a HPS, an ignitor. Just make sure you get the right wattage and voltage. most ballast replacements are 'tri-tap' meaning they can be wired for three different voltages. just make sure its wired the same as your supply.

If your comfortable following simple wiring diagrams then i say go ahead and replace the ballast. There are little wiring diagrams printed right on the transformers when you buy them. Its easy.

I buy all my ballasts as 'replacement kits' actually. I make stealthy housing for them like old PC towers and gutted receivers. then wire them myself. Wire is cheap, three prong plugs are cheap, ballast kits are cheap, and metal housing is cheap. but hydroponic/professional lights are expensive as hell!!! i dont get it

What he's telling you is pretty well true to the letter. There's nothing in a ballast except three parts: a capacitor, a coil, and an igniter. You've got to wire the thing in right but it's certainly not a confusing deal. Most any kit you buy will come with the wiring diagram.

Very simple to rebuild, if you have any questions send me a message or something. I'm an electrician.

Sounds good thanks for input... I'll update you on how it works out.

Its pretty easy just make sure you double check your wiring. I almost killed myself twice , the third time I got smart.

Hey wr ... just a thought .. make sure its not the lamp...?