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 #3 on: February 23, 2022, 03:22:25 PM » Author: AngryHorse
Agreed, most ballasts from the 60s era say, were open coil anyway!  Like Medved says though, secure a new block!
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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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Fluro starter pings combined with a 50hz ballast hum and blinking tubes is music to my ears.

Rest in Peace Electronic Lamp Manufacturers of Australia
1925-2002

Bring back the AJF Zodiacs!

Total incidents since joining LG: 18
Lamps accidently broken or smashed: 15
Ballast explosions/burnouts: 3