Is this 240v outlet?
- Thread starter mercilus
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yes it isHey everyone,
Getting ready to buy an HPS Ballast and have this outlet available to me in my room.
I was curious if this may be the 240v that I can use with the ballasts?
Thanks in advance.
yes it is and electric stoves too.
i don't know that, no experience with 240.
mercilus
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Yes it is a 240v outlet....just make sure there arent any other appliances on that circuit.
I want to convert this outlet (the black one) to the type that the (white one) is.
Do they make such a thing? I am thinking that the "black one" is 240v as well?
I would kind of like to plug my ballast in that one.
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BCtrippin
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Yes it looks like a 240 as well, but like I said before, make sure you dont have multiple appliances running on that 240 circuit. (like stove, dryer, etc)
If you go to a local Hardware store you can get conversions plugs for just about anything. Bring a pic or sketch of the type of plug and talk to someone at the Hardware store. If you cant get a conversion, which Im pretty sure you can, then it will be some extremely simple wiring to put in a new socket.
Just cut the power and test the socket before removing anything
240v/30a has a bit more bite then a regular outlet if you get shocked.
UserFriendly
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Jesus Christ Mercilus... how many threads does one question need?
That fat round receptacle is 277v. I would not be trying to run a 220v ballast on it, but I got a message out to BIGBUDBALLS for you so I would just wait that one out. The white one is 220v though so I know that one is safe.
That fat round receptacle is 277v. I would not be trying to run a 220v ballast on it, but I got a message out to BIGBUDBALLS for you so I would just wait that one out. The white one is 220v though so I know that one is safe.
mercilus
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LoL this is actually a seperate thread because it was for a different question.. Actually a different room all together.. One room is wired correctly the other has the Range style outlet that was in the other thread. I sort of merged it near hte bottom, sorry....
But yea technically different questions but I could have merged them...
Anyways blurring the lines again, I will show you what ran off the one you are saying is a 277.. I dont think it is.
But yea technically different questions but I could have merged them...
Anyways blurring the lines again, I will show you what ran off the one you are saying is a 277.. I dont think it is.
Jesus Christ Mercilus... how many threads does one question need?
That fat round receptacle is 277v. I would not be trying to run a 220v ballast on it, but I got a message out to BIGBUDBALLS for you so I would just wait that one out. The white one is 220v though so I know that one is safe.
UserFriendly
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Dude, i already posted a link to a NEMA plug and receptacle configuration chart that is arranged by voltage and amperage so you could see for yourself. I'll do it again here so you don't burn your house down. http://www.stayonline.com/reference-nema-straight-blade.aspxLoL this is actually a seperate thread because it was for a different question.. Actually a different room all together.. One room is wired correctly the other has the Range style outlet that was in the other thread. I sort of merged it near hte bottom, sorry....
But yea technically different questions but I could have merged them...
Anyways blurring the lines again, I will show you what ran off the one you are saying is a 277.. I dont think it is.
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mercilus
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Well I found it on the website.
The outlet is a
125v/250v 50A
Nema 10-50
That is exactly the website I was looking for and could not find for crap.. I think NEMA was the keyword I needed thanks
So I should be safe to assume that a 240v will run fine....
I will test it though
UserFriendly
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All right, the white plug is good to go. Unless there is some wicked voltage drop, that receptacle should be safe for up to 3,520w @220 volts.
That NEMA 10 receptacle will have to be switched out for one to match your ballast and you will need a few of them to run a few ballasts. You should consider changing that receptacle to a sub-panel and run everything off of it, if it is truly good for 50 amps.
mercilus
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It ran a giant stand up tanning bed, im sure its 50 amps lol.. Also checked the fuse.. it is.
Do you know any website I can look at that describes the process you are talking about?
