Electrical help

420monster · Feb 28, 2016

I miss placed the power cord for one of my 600w hps I have plenty of spare desktop pc cables with the same fittings as my ballast could it be that simple or not worth the risk?

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Father Ramirez · Feb 29, 2016

If the gauge is the same or heavier, then it's safe to use. When it comes to electric, always err on the side of a heavier cord and you'll be safe. The lower the number, the bigger the cord. A pc cable may fit but may not be big enough to safely carry that much amperage.

420monster · Feb 29, 2016

Father Ramirez said:
If the gauge is the same or heavier, then it's safe to use. When it comes to electric, always err on the side of a heavier cord and you'll be safe. The lower the number, the bigger the cord. A pc cable may fit but may not be big enough to safely carry that much amperage.

The cord I have is 10 amp 125v 1250w should be ok?

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rkymtnman · Feb 29, 2016

yep, that will work. you could run up to 80% of the 1250watt rating with no problme

420monster · Feb 29, 2016

rkymtnman said:
yep, that will work. you could run up to 80% of the 1250watt rating with no problme

Alright good to hear I read on another site that 8 it's hot on either end of the cord don't use it it feels ever so slightly warm like so slight I might just be paronid still safe you think?

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rkymtnman · Feb 29, 2016

420monster said:
Alright good to hear I read on another site that 8 it's hot on either end of the cord don't use it it feels ever so slightly warm like so slight I might just be paronid still safe you think?

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warm is ok, hot is not. by the ratings on the cord itself, you are good to go. you're only talking like a 6 foot or so length right?

420monster · Feb 29, 2016

rkymtnman said:
warm is ok, hot is not. by the ratings on the cord itself, you are good to go. you're only talking like a 6 foot or so length right?

It's about 3 and a half - 4 feet but thanks that will really help me sleep at night knowing this

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rkymtnman · Feb 29, 2016

yeah, if you were running a 50ft cord or soemthing crazy, you might want a heavy duty cord. but for that short, no worries

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