maybe you need a new thread to help with your problems. lol. start a new one and post the link in here. I thought we had your problem sorted out the other day.Uh ...
I am still here...
What about this...???
50 amp Breaker > dryer outlet > dryer cord > 30 amp Breaker > 10-3 gage wire to the other room > 6x6 box with (30amp relay???) some sort of a bus bar/distribution center > 16-3 wire to box with 220v outlets...
I am not sure what is supposed to go in the 6x6 box in the guess above...
Anyone...?!
Electrical Ques. If I can help someone I will...
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htgsupply.com has ballast rebuild kits for 400 watt hps for $55. got mine there. I really should buy stock in the company. satisfied customer here. got a free lighter and a sticker! sweet..now ya done it, ya made me cry
wuz gonna bake u brownies, too...
Jest kiddin. Thanks for reply, have nuther ballast (more of the boyscout in me!). Will swap out before next cycle. Hey, thanks fer yer help and the girls send their love!!
I would run a single 50 or 60 amp 220 feed out to the building with 8-3 wire and put in a small sub panel right in the building. then you can run 5 or 6 dedicated outlets right from the box to around the building where ever you'll have the ballasts sitting. you'll have plenty of power and never have to worry about it. is my idea overkill?
CrackerJax
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diemdepyro
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That is not near overkill with the voltage drop. 6 awg copper at least.
The code is the minimum standard.
diemdepyro
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Hey CJ .....I think I know what he means.household current.
depends on the distance the cable will be going. what I meant was, 60 amps 220 going to the building may be overkill, but it's what I would do. plenty of room to expand. or if needed, run heaters or air conditioners too.
diemdepyro
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I would over kill that too. for future and present.
CrackerJax
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My fault for quoting Lorenzo instead of Gypsy.... I just didn't get the meaning of what he had or wanted to do...
out.
out.
winkdogg420
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1 ballast 1 light thats how it works . i was thinking 4 100 watt hps on a single 400watt ballast but each bulb needs its own
the $25 e-conolights.com lights come with the ballast included just add wire and plug in ...
the $25 e-conolights.com lights come with the ballast included just add wire and plug in ... 
BigBudBalls
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you will be fine. they plug one 1000w into an outlet. (can't split an outlet)
BigBudBalls
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As long as you aren't over committing the service to the house.
Tiedstick
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Just a question regarding HPS (ha, I think I just heard the collective sound of en masse face-palming).
Anyway, about this ballast business. The sheer cost of the complete unit is what puts me off growing all together as I've never been one to compromise - love doing things properly. Anywho, I've seen these units for sale (without the bulb) wired to a normal three-pin plug with no ballast in between. I.e. all it comprises of is the fitting (the HPS E40 housing the bulb goes into), the reflective casing around it and a wire to plug it into a socket, some even without the reflective casing as is the case in the following link:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/E40-CERAMIC-LAMP-HOLDER-2m-ELECTRICAL-FLEX-13a-PLUG_W0QQitemZ230318745908QQihZ013QQcategoryZ43555QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262
Now this suggests to me that I wouldn't necessarily need a ballast for pssh I dunno, a super top secret closet homegrow... or am I missing something important?
Any help would be great folks.
Toke owwwwna.
Anyway, about this ballast business. The sheer cost of the complete unit is what puts me off growing all together as I've never been one to compromise - love doing things properly. Anywho, I've seen these units for sale (without the bulb) wired to a normal three-pin plug with no ballast in between. I.e. all it comprises of is the fitting (the HPS E40 housing the bulb goes into), the reflective casing around it and a wire to plug it into a socket, some even without the reflective casing as is the case in the following link:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/E40-CERAMIC-LAMP-HOLDER-2m-ELECTRICAL-FLEX-13a-PLUG_W0QQitemZ230318745908QQihZ013QQcategoryZ43555QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262
Now this suggests to me that I wouldn't necessarily need a ballast for pssh I dunno, a super top secret closet homegrow... or am I missing something important?
Any help would be great folks.
Toke owwwwna.
winkdogg420
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that "normal" three prong is not so normal . it will plug into the output side of a balast this is only a socket,and cord . it will not function without a ballast if you were to plug this into a wall outlet(which you cant) it would not work possibly exploding ,or so ive heard. did you think you figured out the big scam being pulled by electricians all over the world, selling useless ballasts?? they are needed 100% to regulate the voltage,amperage,and frequency of the power going to the bulb. you can however find really good deals on complete setups including ballast bulbs and reflectors! or you could buy the socket mentioned and buid your own ballast for around 50 bucks(pretty simple wiring)! i think you an get the complete deal cheaper than you could build one , i saw a 400 watt complete setup on ebay for 160.00usd shipped free!
hope this helps!
hope this helps!
Tiedstick
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Ah I see.
Not so much uncovering a consipracy but not having any ideas about electrics.
Well, there goes that dream - simply don't have the money. All I do have in relation to lighting is a 2.5sq ft flourescent tube (quad-capacity) fixture and four 2ft, 20w (white) flourescent tubes.
From what I've read, that would only be useful for the germination/nursery stage (barely).
EDIT: Or would it? ^
Not so much uncovering a consipracy but not having any ideas about electrics.
Well, there goes that dream - simply don't have the money. All I do have in relation to lighting is a 2.5sq ft flourescent tube (quad-capacity) fixture and four 2ft, 20w (white) flourescent tubes.
From what I've read, that would only be useful for the germination/nursery stage (barely).
EDIT: Or would it? ^
winkdogg420
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start with what you have and add cfls as you go they are a buck or twoeach and might be the way to go if your on a budget! alot of people dont like them but they are growing big healthy plants for me and many others on here! check out my grow in my signature . i firget but i think i only have about 75.00usd invested in my lights!
Tiedstick
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Winkdoggy dogg, you might be onto something. I think I've now accepted that the yield probably won't be as great or as potent as with a HPS system, but it would nevertheless be a good training exercise (if nothing else). A good place to start, especially given http://www.marijuanapassion.com/Growing-Marijuana-With-Fluorescent-Lights.html and more so, this: http://www.weedfarmer.com/growing_marijuana_with_fluoresce.htm .
Thanks man.
Thanks man.