how do i rewire a ss-1 ballast so that it can run @ 240v? i have looked every where!!!!!! when i open it up, i see 4 connectors to red, white, green and black. what do i do? the red says 240v, i know the MVP chord changes the wiring configuration, but how do i change that w/o buying the extra chord???[/QUOTE
To re-wire your ballast to run @240v you will first need a 240v plug, then you will need to disconnect the wire that has a 120v. printed on the insulation coming from the ballast and replace it with the wire that has 240v. printed on the insulation. The white wire that is connected to the plug is called the "common" or "com" and this also will be printed on the insulating cover of the wire and should be re-connected to the white wire of the plug. But be aware that you run a 240v ballast on a 240v circuit "ONLY. Usually a 240v circuit in the home is recognized by the wall receptical. It will have 2 horizontal (sideways ) openings to recieve the 240v plug. This is done to prevent anyone accidentially pluging a 240v appliance into a 120v circuit and visa-versa.
