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Still safe to use? « on: February 23, 2022, 05:41:42 AM » Author: 108CAM
I was working on a light and the plastic cover on this ballast disintegrated. I need to know if it's still safe to use or how I can fix it because it's the only 400 watt MV ballast I have
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Re: Still safe to use? « Reply #1 on: February 23, 2022, 12:48:10 PM » Author: Medved
At least replace the "chocolate" terminal block and secure it onto the tab (with that bolt), so the magnet wire gets secured on place.
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Re: Still safe to use? « Reply #2 on: February 23, 2022, 03:20:11 PM » Author: Rommie
Indeed, that should be fine. Is this ballast going to be mounted in a fixture or just used loose for testing etc.? If the latter, then either mount it in an enclosure or on a board so it's less likely you or someone else comes into contact with live wires.
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Re: Still safe to use? « Reply #3 on: February 23, 2022, 03:22:25 PM » Author: AngryHorse
Agreed, most ballasts from the 60s era say, were open coil anyway!  ;D
Like Medved says though, secure a new block!
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Re: Still safe to use? « Reply #4 on: February 23, 2022, 03:26:00 PM » Author: Rommie
Can't beat the old Philips potted lumps  8)
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Re: Still safe to use? « Reply #5 on: February 23, 2022, 06:21:01 PM » Author: 108CAM
Thanks for the replies. I ended up putting a junction box cover over the exposed coils just to be on the safe side. I have also replaced the terminal block
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