Condensation On Lights

[Debbie_19]

I currently have two tanks - Elite 35l and Jewel Rekord 80l. I have noticed that both get quite a lot of condensation on the lighting units (none come with condensation trays) I have already replaced the elite bulb once as it stopped working, probably due to the water damage, i have only had the tank for about 3 months and the light is starting to flicker again.

Has anyone else every experienced these problems? I thought about trying to get a condensation try but no lfs around me seem to have them and i wouldn't be sure where to attach it anyway as both tanks have flaps in the hood for feeding.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Yetti]

My lights start to flicker when they need to be changed. Maybe you can get a hardware store to cut some glass for you to put under the lights.

 

[Debbie_19]

My lights start to flicker when they need to be changed. Maybe you can get a hardware store to cut some glass for you to put under the lights.

Thanks. I could try that, i am just not sure how to attach the glass to the hood. I am hoping my light won't need changed that much as i have only had it 3 months and this is the 2nd bulb change i have had to do.

 

[Rob.S]

Your Juwel lights should be ok, as they are fully sealed (there are rubber seals on the locking caps) - assuming it is the same as my Rio lighting. The seals should be replaced when the tube is changed, according to the instructions. I don't use a condensation tray on my tank.

 

[Debbie_19]

Your Juwel lights should be ok, as they are fully sealed (there are rubber seals on the locking caps) - assuming it is the same as my Rio lighting. The seals should be replaced when the tube is changed, according to the instructions. I don't use a condensation tray on my tank.

Ok thanks that is good to know. I have decided to change my hood on my small elite tank as the light blow out last night again (2nd time in 2 months) so i am not sure if it is the water getting into the bulb or a fault with the actual hood connection, but i think it would be cheaper in the long run and easier to just buy a new hood.