Can i use a 120v ballast in a 110v house?

sebi leo

Member
the title pretty much explain my question.
i am trying to buy a 1000w hps light with a 120v/240v switchable ballast. but my house is a 20A 110v.
am i going to have a problem with that? appreciate for help.
 

RuRu.The.Half.Elf

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Link for ballast? Usually a product lists as 110v or 120v. Sometimes 100v or even 115v. Most will run on 95v-120v. It should be listed in the product sheet.

So.. More than likely 110v-120v is just standard listing and it should work.

Be sure to note your inrush currents for your all your gear also, don't let total inrush be greater than your 20a. Also max running at 80% or less of your breaker is always recommended.
 

sebi leo

Member
thanks for help.
a little bit of relief .
i hope i have enough to go. i have my light,2 of 400cfm fans and the air-conditioner to cool the room. i dont know if i can use all of them without amp glitch.
 

cat of curiosity

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thanks for help.
a little bit of relief .
i hope i have enough to go. i have my light,2 of 400cfm fans and the air-conditioner to cool the room. i dont know if i can use all of them without amp glitch.
make sure the ac is on it's own circuit, and probably keep the 1kw on it's own as well, shouldn't have a problem. service should be 15-20a per circuit.
 

RuRu.The.Half.Elf

Well-Known Member
If you don't have your system setup, now is the time to prebuild the room. Call up a few electricians and get quotes for how much to split a room. "My window ac keeps flipping the breaker when my surround sound is on. How much to get a dedicated breaker for it?" You could probably find a licensed handyman to do it too. That way you have 2 20a feeds to one room. Maybe even one larger 30a. Also shoot for gfci/afci hybrid. If too pricey, the very least gfci.
 

sebi leo

Member
i have not yet setup anything,waiting my gears to be delivered . maybe your right i will try to cantact an electricians before i setup, will try all. .
thanks, thanks and thanks again guys.
 
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