Paul C. Buff, Inc. Technical Forum

I just started using my equipment again, but when I turned on My 1600, it would not fire, just kind of fizzled. the modeling light doesn't come on either. Any suggestions?

Please clarify "fizzled". Is this a sound it makes, or did you get a low power flash? Or what exactly does that mean? Do you get a green ready light?

Also, for the model lamp, turn off (pop out) the Cycle button, and turn on the ON button. Any change? Does a known working bulb work in this socket?

I test fire the strobe and a few small "sparks" that aren't strong enough to light anything fizzle. I'll check the modeling lamp.

Are you getting a green ready light on the back of the light?

Do you have a telephone cord plugged into the back of the light in the REMOTE jack (i.e. from an LG4X remote or CSR+ remote)? If so, unplug it and see if the problem persists.

I do not get a ready light at all. Even going down to 1/32, nothing. The remote cord is not plugged in either.

No ready light means the unit is not charging like it is supposed to. This means the light will need to come in for repair.

Please visit this link for repair information:
http://www.paulcbuff.com/repair.php