Wet Ballast???? Advice needed!

Hey Guys, is it safe to get a ballast wet? mine was left outside for a few hours and i've just been out to see that its raining. just wanted to know if this could harm the ballast. Thanks in advance

I'm guessing so mate. You'd have to dry it somehow?

Electronics and moisture do not mix. Corrosion from moisture is also problematic for electronics. I would advise to get rid of it and find an new one.
Good Luck

I guy I know had his basement flood a few months ago. both his ballast were on the floor both were completely under water. he went down to see the damage done thought they would be shit. but they were still running completely under water he unplugged them and dried them up and hes still using them. lucky I think soo

kinetic said:

Electronics and moisture do not mix. Corrosion from moisture is also problematic for electronics. I would advise to get rid of it and find an new one.
Good Luck

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Erm, yeah. Seconded.

-DO NOT plug it in until it is COMPLETELY DRY

-never do that again!

-hang all ballasts by screw mounts!

yea let it dry for a couple days just to make sure all the cracks arnt wet or BOOM

why was your ballast outside?...

trainwreck 303 said:

why was your ballast outside?...

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yeah, the real question here!!

Put thr ballast in the same conatiner as a bunch ofdry white rice. At night a bunch of Asian guys will come and eat the rice while fixing your electronics. Always works for me.

This is what I do for wet electronic/electrical stuff.

I disassemble and submerge it in 99% ISO, give it a swish or three. Drain and air-dry.

The alcohol will remove any moisture and mineral deposits that there are, and dries with no residue.

Good luck.

**Facepalm***

He hasn't replied yet, He must of plugged it back in after posting.