Electrical Ques. If I can help someone I will... - Page 5

Ebil · #41 05-19-2008, 09:09 PM

Well, I got to work and tore apart an old computer that has been sitting out back for over 2 years, I'm surprised the fans even work!

I tore out two fans, and got a little help from my dad with wiring one fan into one cell phone charger. All of them happened to be 12 volts..

Careful though, those babies run FAST! Nicked my finger pretty bad

Attached pictures, if your interested in wiring two up to one charger. They run at the same speed.

ganjagoddess · #42 05-20-2008, 12:56 AM

I Just want to post about the argument between the thread OP, and User friendly.

He is talking about digital ballasts... they are something new and special.

The only thing you need to convert a digital ballast from 120v to 240 or vice versa is the manufacturers 240 volt or 120volt power cord, you just swap it out.. that simple...

90% of digis have a microprossers (sorry cant spell) that knows when the power has been switched...

but you still need the different power cord sold by the manufacturer....

Check it out on most any website that sells digi ballast...

or check out lumatek.com

it is all described there, and no Opening the case to resolder anything...

GG

kushmonster · #43 05-20-2008, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBudBalls

Scarey! I've SO many items that are 120/240 compatible by just plugging them in. Others have a switch. A multi-tap transformer is a *rather* common item.

I have seen *many* multi tap transformers that can handle the voltages he stated. Even ones that can convert Delta to Wye on trip phase.

But since UF says it, it must be true. An item can *only* work on one voltage. No chance of it working on a different with a slight configuration change. (so multi-tap transformers now, poof!!, disappear from the face of the earth.)

LMAO!!!

kushmonster · #44 05-20-2008, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Ebil

Woah, luckily I have like 4 chargers laying around my room. THANKS!

Cool, your on the way!!!

kushmonster · #45 05-20-2008, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ganjagoddess

I Just want to post about the argument between the thread OP, and User friendly.

He is talking about digital ballasts... they are something new and special.

The only thing you need to convert a digital ballast from 120v to 240 or vice versa is the manufacturers 240 volt or 120volt power cord, you just swap it out.. that simple...

90% of digis have a microprossers (sorry cant spell) that knows when the power has been switched...

but you still need the different power cord sold by the manufacturer....

Check it out on most any website that sells digi ballast...

or check out lumatek.com

it is all described there, and no Opening the case to resolder anything...

GG

Thks GG for clearing the air

ganjagoddess · #46 05-20-2008, 11:54 AM

No prob Kushmonster... I like how you made this thread to help others, very noble of you.

I was wondering kM could you "help", "walk-me through", adding two 20 amps fuses to power outlets in my house... I am a little worried there is something Im gonna miss....

Like can I just setup the outlet (GFCI) with appropiate guage wire (20 amp) run that through the basement floor to the main circut breaker ( I HAVE ROOM in there for both 20 amps)then dissconnect the main breaker (2X 200AMPS) hook the wires for my new outlet into two new 20 amp breakers then Break out two new spaces on the outside board, unscrew the cover and slot them into place...

Turn back on main breaker switches...

DO I need to use conduit?
What is the CODE for stapling the wire every X inches?
Any reccomendations?

Oh and Dressing wires??? Confused as to what that really means, all I can gather is you loop em around the Inside of the box once.?

THanks

headbandrocker · #47 05-20-2008, 03:19 PM

Hello,I have a question for you might be able to help me figure it out.I am running 3 1k lights all 12ov and had my comcast cable {runs by my panel} melt.I was told i have 32o amp service and the cable guy came out and said somthing to the effect of the power in the house jumped onto the cable line,and that cable cannot handle that much electricity so it melted.I noticed that my lights will flicker in the house in general,like my kitchen lights go brighter when i run the microwave,orlights dim when i run the vaccume.cable guy told me to call pg&e and have them come check the drop etc,but i wanted to ask a grow friendly electrician first,the house is only 2o yrs old.Any advice/help would be arsome,thanks hb

BigBudBalls · #48 05-20-2008, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by headbandrocker

Hello,I have a question for you might be able to help me figure it out.I am running 3 1k lights all 12ov and had my comcast cable {runs by my panel} melt.I was told i have 32o amp service and the cable guy came out and said somthing to the effect of the power in the house jumped onto the cable line,and that cable cannot handle that much electricity so it melted.I noticed that my lights will flicker in the house in general,like my kitchen lights go brighter when i run the microwave,orlights dim when i run the vaccume.cable guy told me to call pg&e and have them come check the drop etc,but i wanted to ask a grow friendly electrician first,the house is only 2o yrs old.Any advice/help would be arsome,thanks hb

You can get some induction. Sounds a bit fishy to me. Typically data (like cable tv) should be run perpendicular to the power lines, never along side.

320amp service? dang.

kushmonster · #49 05-20-2008, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ganjagoddess

No prob Kushmonster... I like how you made this thread to help others, very noble of you.

I was wondering kM could you "help", "walk-me through", adding two 20 amps fuses to power outlets in my house... I am a little worried there is something Im gonna miss....

Like can I just setup the outlet (GFCI) with appropiate guage wire (20 amp) run that through the basement floor to the main circut breaker ( I HAVE ROOM in there for both 20 amps)then dissconnect the main breaker (2X 200AMPS) hook the wires for my new outlet into two new 20 amp breakers then Break out two new spaces on the outside board, unscrew the cover and slot them into place...

Turn back on main breaker switches...

DO I need to use conduit?
What is the CODE for stapling the wire every X inches?
Any reccomendations?

Oh and Dressing wires??? Confused as to what that really means, all I can gather is you loop em around the Inside of the box once.?

THanks

OK u want to add 2 new gfi recepticales to exsisting electrical boxes??, or run new conduit/romex back to your main panel, when you say running conduit, thats new construction tearing holes in the walls your opening up a can of worms. If you have existing recepticals in the room you can pull an extra line in each box. Usually houses have 14awg solid wire but depending on where you are US? Canada? Euro? North US where cold you have to run wire through 1/2 in EMT conduit. South US, warmer weather it's Romex wire. I need you to be more specific, How close to the breaker box are you? is the receptical you want to use tied into anything else ie. another light, outlet ect.

kushmonster · #50 05-20-2008, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headbandrocker

Hello,I have a question for you might be able to help me figure it out.I am running 3 1k lights all 12ov and had my comcast cable {runs by my panel} melt.I was told i have 32o amp service and the cable guy came out and said somthing to the effect of the power in the house jumped onto the cable line,and that cable cannot handle that much electricity so it melted.I noticed that my lights will flicker in the house in general,like my kitchen lights go brighter when i run the microwave,orlights dim when i run the vaccume.cable guy told me to call pg&e and have them come check the drop etc,but i wanted to ask a grow friendly electrician first,the house is only 2o yrs old.Any advice/help would be arsome,thanks hb

Cant understand how that would even be possible with the cable, that has nothing to do with your main panel.... plus its a digital communication cable, im baffled about that one!! as far as lights going dim when certain appliances are on is because there are to many things on that circuit, (outlets, lights ) and your getting like a surge of power, yeah those kinda things should absolutely not be happening to a 2 year old house,!! please call someone to have that checked immediately before something else happens