Can i wire my hps to a 3-prong outlet?

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punx777

Active Member

• Mar 18, 2009

• #1

I have a 70 w hps with a ballast and hood... do i need to connect it to the regular lighting wire or can i hook it up with an extension cord.... thank you very much

 

YungMune

Well-Known Member

• Mar 18, 2009

• #2

punx777 said:

I have a 70 w hps with a ballast and hood... do i need to connect it to the regular lighting wire or can i hook it up with an extension cord.... thank you very much

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im not a electrical expert myself...but the ballast needs to be set to 120v inorder for you to connect it to an extension cord to an outlet

 

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highpsi

Well-Known Member

• Mar 18, 2009

• #3

Being that it is only 70w, using an extension cord should be fine as long as it is grounded (has 3 prongs).