t5 sockets

[mikeup6]

Anyone know where I can buy replacement t5 sockets for my tek-light, locally?

 

[mikeup6]

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I really don't know anything about wiring/fixing a light, so bare with me. When you say retro, do you just mean DIY? Hopefully it won't be too difficult. I'm not an idiot - just never done it before :lol2:. I think this is probably the simplest think I can try to do to fix this light, so I'll try this first.

 

[james s_]

Well is the endcap burnt? Is that why you think it needs to be replaced? Or is the lamp just not working?

 

[mikeup6]

46bfinga;186898 wrote: Well is the endcap burnt? Is that why you think it needs to be replaced? Or is the lamp just not working?

The actinics (outside sockets) will come on for a few seconds and shut back off - unless the two middle sockets have been on for 30 minutes or so. Then I can come in and switch the actinics off and on a couple times and they will stay on. I know the sockets look good in that picture, but they are actually quite corroded inside.

Dawg - I got the light used and he claims there was no problem when he sold it to me, so he's not interested in helping. I just thought it might be easy to pull out the old ones and wire some new ones in.

 

[mikeup6]

So I guess this isn't a standard part commonly available for purchase? Seems like it would be - I'm pretty sure you can buy t8 endcaps from home depot. I'll try aquabuys.