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Discussion in '360/430' started by zarama, Feb 12, 2022.

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  1. zarama

    zarama Rookie

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    #1 zarama, Feb 12, 2022
    So I was having an issue that one of my lights would sometimes not turn on. I would have to turn it on and off a few times before it came on. I decided to buy a used replacement ballast. I'm just in the middle of replacing it and when I remove the old one the rubber boot that is there to prevent moisture from getting in comes off with the old one but I don't know how to transfer to the new one. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Image Unavailable, Please Login

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  2. colorfull

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    #2 colorfull, Feb 12, 2022
    Clearly the boot went on before the ends, the plastic end can't be opened?
     
  3. Snapshift

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    #3 Snapshift, Feb 12, 2022
    It looks like there is some mastic type sealant product at the entrance point for the wire into the boot. Slowly cut it away, loosen the wire, and see if you can make an opening large enough at the entry point for the wire and connector and then pull it out. After that, if successful, put in new wire and terminal and reseal with something like through the roof leak sealer clear caulk. It is waterproof.
     
  4. mwstewart

    mwstewart F1 Rookie

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    #4 mwstewart, Feb 13, 2022
    The old cable looks longer than that on the replacement ballast - unless it's an optical illusion?

    I'm afraid that to swap the boots it will be a case of opening the ballast and soldering the old cable to the new ballast. Some ballasts are full of a sealing gel, if so it will not be straight-forward .
     

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