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Old 07-04-2009, 04:56 PM
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what kind of electrical cord is the white cord connected to the light apparatus this and where can i get it?
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Old 07-04-2009, 04:59 PM
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standard home wiring. the stuff in your walls. i would guess 14 awg
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Old 07-04-2009, 06:32 PM
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shit easy to get? this apparatus powers 2 400w lights. one works and the other has but it seems there is a short in the cord. im hoping if i fix it both will work instead of one. any opinions
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I don't know... but it definitely looks janky!
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That is romex house cable. Available at any home building supply. 14awg or 12awg. make sure it is 3 wire. Black (Hot), White (Neutral) , Green (Ground).
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this system may look prehistoric but it actually works. i sold them to someone for a good amount but the white cord seems to short out. im trying to replace it is this gonna be hard to replace if anyone is an electrician?
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Old 07-04-2009, 07:02 PM
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I can try and help you, what makes you think the white cord is shorting out?
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you need more than 14 gauge for 2x400w lights, that's probably why it shorted out in the first place.
2x400w lights = 6.6amps and 14 gauge is only good up to 5.9 amps for continuous power transmission.
I would invest in some new / safer wiring.
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one thing that is worth thinking about is the safety/efficiency of your equipment. Just looking at that stuff screams evening news. I say get stuff you won't stress about when you are out of the house.
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you need more than 14 gauge for 2x400w lights, that's probably why it shorted out in the first place.
2x400w lights = 6.6amps and 14 gauge is only good up to 5.9 amps for continuous power transmission.
I would invest in some new / safer wiring.
Pretty sure 14g is rated for 15 amps. 14 g wire should be fine for two 400w lights. Actually, here in Canada its code to load it up to 12 amps, but its rated for 15.
 
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