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Originally Posted by spark1  Digital ballasts are not multi-tap in the traditional sense.. You can use either the 240v cord or the 120v cord. The higher the voltage,the lower the amperage. Yes, running 240v is cheaper than 120v. Whether you'll be able to see any savings with one light is questionable. The more lights you are using the more you'll save. 
SmokenGirl....... If that was a dedicated circuit (only thing on the circuit) you would be ok, but the chances of that are practically nil. More than likely all or at least half your lights are on that circuit. | whats code for residential 10 recepticales per circuit right??(not including kitchen) |
05-18-2008, 06:04 PM
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if i attach aligator clips to the end of an extention cord and hook them up to my nipples... will i suffer any long term damage? |
05-18-2008, 06:04 PM
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well pending on where you are, I know Canada is different |
05-18-2008, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by primeralives if i attach aligator clips to the end of an extention cord and hook them up to my nipples... will i suffer any long term damage? | No I've been known to do that quite frequently lol |
05-18-2008, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by kushmonster Who said anything about about wiring a 120v ballast 240v?? and no big deal I dont wear panties, like to free ball | Quote:
Originally Posted by kushmonster Dude when I said multi tap, that means it can be wired either way, all H.I.D lighting that has a seperate ballast, igniter, and compaciter can be wired 120/240 or 120/240/277/480 you dig?? | I just want the process to be as trouble-free as it can for FloJo is all. He said he's already bought the ballasts (they're on the way), but there was no question in regards to the voltage of said ballasts. Quote:
Originally Posted by FLoJo well im not sure what gauge the wires are, i will be using the lumatek 600w digis, they are on the way. but running them at 120v... 600w/120v is 5 amps per light... 3 lights on the 20 amp circuit is 15 amps, so you say it will trip... however if i could find a way to run them at 240v, like hooking up a 240v outlet with three hookups that would be 2.5 amps per light or 7.5 amps total... right?
on the 15 amp circuit i still plan on only running one 600w plus all the pups and fans ect.. | Do you see what I mean? Don't help this person run a 240v line if he's already bought 120v ballasts............. is all.
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05-18-2008, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by kushmonster whats code for residential 10 recepticales per circuit right??(not including kitchen) | It's NOT a receptacle circuit. They said it is a light,with a receptacle on it (commonly seen in bathrooms). It is on the lighting circuit. |
05-18-2008, 08:50 PM
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If you have a 400 watt metal halide light ballast and reflector (older crappy one) and I put a hps bulb what will happen? |
05-19-2008, 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by spark1 It's NOT a receptacle circuit. They said it is a light,with a receptacle on it (commonly seen in bathrooms). It is on the lighting circuit. | Simple misunderstanding, and im sure that I would have been corrected when they read the reply, Im greatful that there is another sparky in the house.... and I know I dont know it all, but it seems like your one of those that do, its cool to put heads together and help people out in here, but dont come in here with the attitude, like some of the guys I have to deal with in my company on an every day basis, you know the guys with 20+ in that act like their shit dont stink, now If that isnt the case "my bad" Just trying to help people out thats all brother.... And by all means the more people to help the better  |
05-19-2008, 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by whutsupevry1 If you have a 400 watt metal halide light ballast and reflector (older crappy one) and I put a hps bulb what will happen? | Unfourtunatly it will not work, that ballast is strictly for a 400watt MH, I think it has something to do with the filament in the bulb that differs from MH to HPS and Merc. Vapors, they do have conversion ballsts now that will support both bulbs MH/HPS. |
05-19-2008, 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by UserFriendly I just want the process to be as trouble-free as it can for FloJo is all. He said he's already bought the ballasts (they're on the way), but there was no question in regards to the voltage of said ballasts.
Do you see what I mean? Don't help this person run a 240v line if he's already bought 120v ballasts............. is all. | OK let try to get beyond this, flo said he is running 3=600w at 5amps each, 15amp total on a 20amp breaker, kinda pushing the envelope, like spark said breakers will handle 80% of their load, which would be 16amps, I really wouldnt be pushing it imo, then he asked about running it 240v so he can lower the amperage...any ballast thats over A certain wattage(250watt I think) can be wired 120v OR 240v, when you start getting into the higer wattage ballasts (400 plus) they also have a multi tap ballast, which means it can be wired either 120v,240v,277v,or 480v  | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
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