Elite Nugz
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Ballast Voltage & Amps: 240v - 480v
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Elite Nugz
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https://www.rollitup.org/members/phillipchristian-360131.htmlphillipchristian ..... you still checking this thread..?? If so I got a quick and simple question for you....
The numbers Im going to list, arent the actual numers that Im using.. its just an example.
With a single phase, 100amp panel.... can I run 18 lights (1,000 watt, 9.5amps@120v), if I run them at 240v instead of 120v??
The numbers Im going to list, arent the actual numers that Im using.. its just an example.
With a single phase, 100amp panel.... can I run 18 lights (1,000 watt, 9.5amps@120v), if I run them at 240v instead of 120v??
phillipchristian
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I guess. You'd be right on the limit. Lumateks 1000w 240v ballast uses 4.5amps. Multiply that by 18 and you've got 81amps. They say you should only load a panel or a breaker to 75% of capacity so tuo are just over it. If it is hard wired from the meter main you can probably get away with it though. A 100 amp service usually gives you 110 amps at the board. You can check it by using a a multimeter to read the power on your board. if your at 105 - 110 amps you could get away with it. make sure your ballasts aren't more than 4.5amps though. And you can't plug a single other thing onto that board. Plus if it's a sub panel off another board I would not do it. Also, check the distance from the board to the meter, you have to calculate for voltage drop.
Elite Nugz
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LoL. Cool.... I thought you said something different in another post. I just wanted to see if we were on the same page. Thanks bro...
Oh..... and how do you calculate voltage drop with distance?? Thats one Im not familiar with. None of my wires will ever be more then 100 feet long.
Oh..... and how do you calculate voltage drop with distance?? Thats one Im not familiar with. None of my wires will ever be more then 100 feet long.
phillipchristian
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We use a chart. Just go online and type in Voltage Drop Calculator. It will do the math for you.
Elite Nugz
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Its called Paranoia buddy. I dont know how secure this site is... So Im really not trying to take any chances.
Do you have anything to add to this thread?? Or just cruisin through to crack a joke?
Elite Nugz
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Gottcha....
DSB65
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just joking.......
Elite Nugz
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Sweet. lol. This site has me on edge. Lol.
phillipchristian
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You are too paranoid! Stop planning and start smoking more.
Elite Nugz
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About to light one up...