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Lumatek 1000w sound

ExoSteve

Member
Hi!

I can hear a little buuzzing (like the magnetic ballast do) but not as loudtiny. In fact its not audible at more than 2 feets from the ballast but I think it was not doing that before!! Its his third grow!!!

Its normal?
 

whodare

Active member
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try some duster, that stuff underage kids huff in walmart....

fans prolly got dust buildup
 

Hammerhead

Disabled Farmer
ICMag Donor
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I have read others that have this buzz on the 1k.. Exchange it if you can.. I have 3 600 no buzz..
 
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OrganicOzarks

I have a few 600's and no buzz. I also have a 400 and no buzz.
 

eyes

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Veteran
The buzzing you hear is the transformer- thats normal. the digis are coated with resin to quiet things down. youll hear it when she fires up,till she warms up, then just slight at proper operating temps.
 

ExoSteve

Member
It can't be my bulb because the ballast is outside my room.

Eye, why than ¸everybody I ask if their lumatek ballast are buzzing say 100% no?

Like you say, my ballast make a buzzing sound at the opening and when the temp get higher the sound is smaller. But 1 month ago I could barely notice something...now its not as loud as magnetic but its definately louder than 1 month ago.
 

moses wellfleet

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It can't be my bulb because the ballast is outside my room.

Eye, why than ¸everybody I ask if their lumatek ballast are buzzing say 100% no?

Like you say, my ballast make a buzzing sound at the opening and when the temp get higher the sound is smaller. But 1 month ago I could barely notice something...now its not as loud as magnetic but its definately louder than 1 month ago.
dont sound good mate! are you able to return it to the retailer? set up a spare light in the meantime... rather have peace of mind than worry about it!
 

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