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    Mars Hydro light won't turn off

    thanks, I'll clarify. The unit has a dimmer switch. It's a push button. Dimmer off and light is 100%. Dimmer on and the dimmer knob controls level. You are asking was it all the way down or off. It was off . IT actually clicks to the off position once you reach the lowest setting. I had...
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    Mars Hydro light won't turn off

    Yes and they asked me for video and pictures. I did take video but haven't sent yet. I bought from amazon so it is still returnable. If I keep I will send the video and request they provide warranty service. I hope they would be willing to send me a new driver.
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    Mars Hydro light won't turn off

    So it seems to me that something in the switch or proximity is making a contact randomly when in off position. It does not always do it. My dilemma is do I return it for safety concerns? The mech timer is a workaround I can accept, but is it safe? hmmm 4 more days to decide, just hate the...
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    Mars Hydro light won't turn off

    It was turning on before I even bought the timer. So def the switch. Thanks for the input. The GFI was tested with an outlet tester and showed proper install
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    Mars Hydro light won't turn off

    I decided to take your advice. The light does turn on randomly in the off position. The outlet checks out fine with a tester. It's a gfci bath outlet installed by lic electrician 20 yrs ago, so not old wiring. This timer works great for $17 at home depot
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    Mars Hydro light won't turn off

    thanks for the warning my terrapin friend. An electrician said if it comes back on in the off position it must be shorted. I have written them and hope to get resolution. Sucks as I am about to go to flower in a week on first grow
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    Mars Hydro light won't turn off

    Hi my first grow and all going well, but the new light I bought is not working as expected. I turn the knob to off then the light go out. then a minute or so later they turn back on very dim but ON> I have nothing external--no app, no controller. Only using the fc4800 dimmer know to adjust...
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