replacing lunar light LEDs?

[bellapoison]

I bought a used Orbit PC fixture on eBay and when I plugged it in last night, one of the lunar light LEDs is flickering.

Anyhow, I'm thinking this would be something simple to replace myself. Am I wrong?

Can I get the replacement LEDs at the hardware store? Any tips on what I should look for in a replacement?

Thanks.

 

[Firewolf4]

The LED's don't go bad by flickering. that usually indicates a broken wire or bad solder connection. I'd just replace the wiring to the LED and resolder everything LED related. that should corect your problems.

 

[bellapoison]

Yeah, I'd wondered about that, since the fixture, when I got it, had some salt crust on it. Wonder if some salt made its way into the LED housing and corroded it.

 

[SumpDiver]

I have that same Orbit fixture. Those leds either work or they don't, probably just salt corrosion as you say. It should have a slide out plexiglass lens to cover the bulbs. It's good to slide this thing out and wash it with fresh water often, especially if you are using eggcrate for a lid. If the fixture didn't come with this plastic lens you need to get one or you will always be fighting salt creep. You can get a piece cut at Home Depot pretty cheap.

YHPM