Anyone know why my bulbs keep exploding?

[Kami Samurai]

So I’ve lost about 3 bulbs over the last 2 weeks. Different ballast too. The humidity outside was 89% it’s monsoon season still. This is the only time of year I have problems. The bulbs are breaking on the inside though.

 

[hotrodharley]

Line voltage spikes probably. Power conditioner can prevent.

 

[NGA]

I've heard of this before guys where using under rated bulbs,some bulbs are not compatible with some ballast

 

[Buck5050]

@hotrodharley has a good point. If this happens often and it's wet outside you power company could be having line issues with the moisture also. Are the ballast on the same circuit from your breaker box? Could be an connection issue in the outlet or the main panel too.

 

[hotrodharley]

@hotrodharley has a good point. If this happens often and it's wet outside you power company could be having line issues with the moisture also. Are the ballast on the same circuit from your breaker box? Could be an connection issue in the outlet or the main panel too.

Good point. Best to have an electrician check it out. Lots smoke and work after hours. Trade bud for work.

 

[Kami Samurai]

Thank you guys I definetly appreciate the help. I’m having an electrician buddy come out again. My lights for flower run 240v all on their own line, veg room is on its own, then the a/c, dehumidifier, air pumps, and fans are all on the same line. Usually don’t have to use my a/c or dehumidifier but I’ve been running both. I hooked up the fans to a different timer on the hoods just to make sure they clear the hoods an hour before lights on and no blows today but definetly going to still be safe.

 

[hotrodharley]

Thank you guys I definetly appreciate the help. I’m having an electrician buddy come out again. My lights for flower run 240v all on their own line, veg room is on its own, then the a/c, dehumidifier, air pumps, and fans are all on the same line. Usually don’t have to use my a/c or dehumidifier but I’ve been running both. I hooked up the fans to a different timer on the hoods just to make sure they clear the hoods an hour before lights on and no blows today but definetly going to still be safe.

This dude just posted about waking up to his place on fire from wiring issues. He was burned in multiple places. Fire and smoke damage.

 

[Buck5050]

240v means no neutral. Have your buddy check voltage across both phases of the breaker it should read 0. If it shows a volt or more the internal contact on the breaker could be deteriorating. Replace the breaker at lights out if that's the case.

 

[Kami Samurai]

yeah he came over the buildings pretty old he went to grab some stuff and a new panel as well as breakers. Found a woodpecker has been trying to get in the place pulling out insulation so we’re fixing those areas too

 

[Al Yamoni]

This dude just posted about waking up to his place on fire from wiring issues. He was burned in multiple places. Fire and smoke damage.

That's terrible!

 

[Kami Samurai]

This dude just posted about waking up to his place on fire from wiring issues. He was burned in multiple places. Fire and smoke damage.

That’s unfortunate hope they end up alright.

 

[hotrodharley]

That’s unfortunate hope they end up alright.

He's on RIU. Burned, embarrassed but alive.