Erratic temp controller after ballast install

[WaterDogs]

I just swapped out two 250 watt magnetic ballasts for two ARO electronic ballasts and now my temp controller gives a unsteady temp reading thus causing the chiller and heater cycle on and off quickly. Turn lights off and problem goes away; never had any problems before this. Does anyone know the fix besides calling Hellolights?

 

[mojoreef]

Sounds like electrical noise on the wire Dwaine. Shoot DonW a pm he knows what to use to control that noise

Mike

 

[WaterDogs]

Thanks! PM sent.

 

[DonW]

If you find that the filters do not have enough capacitance for your ballast noise you can easily fire the halides with a relay. Most of the bluewave ballast problems require a relay. The coil will absorb the noise.

Don