Noisy UVB

[Connorology]

Good Evening Everyone,

This may be a silly question, but are any of you folks aware of a quiet option for UVB hoods? I currently use an 18inch hood with a zoomed uvb5.

My only complaint: It emits a high pitched buzz that gets on my nerves (and has as long as I can recall). I'm not sure if it's a result of the hood, the bulb, or the starter in the hood. My Jackson's is the only animal I keep that needs supplemental UVB rays, so I don't have a lot of experience with the noise output of different products. Maybe they all make noise.. Maybe mine is about to explode.

I'd appreciate any thoughts on the matter.

 

[Gavinsons]

Sounds like the ballast is the culprit. Some just make noise from day 1. I have 4 different uvb fixtures and none of them make noise. Try a different bulb also, sometimes the bulb itself can make a buzz.

 

[Connorology]

Do yours have starter tubes? I guess I just need to replace the hood.. It's a shame, by coincidence it's a perfect match to the wood grain on my enclosure.

 

[Gavinsons]

I do not have starter tubes, I have electronic ballast. You might try buying a new starter to change out the one making noise. Just a thought. Would be a cheap test, only a couple bucks for one.

 

[panther67]

I have a few that would make some noise and then others that are super quiet