wtf!!! how do i use this????

autotek500

Well-Known Member

• Dec 15, 2008

• #21

Some are some are not if its a 240v only it will run off 110 but will be dim..no mater how many cords you pu on it.....

 

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Ramon66

Active Member

• Dec 15, 2008

• #22

the ballast and light should have 2 cords, the wierd looking one goes from the light to the ballast. then there should be another that goes from the ballast to the wall outlet. it looks more like a computor power cord

 

Twistyman

Well-Known Member

• Dec 15, 2008

• #23

The female end is the same as my comp power cord...... are they the same size ??..looks like a comp cord would work..

 

kiheibuilt

Active Member

• Dec 15, 2008

• #24

Don't cut that cord and jerry-rig it. Use the correct cord for the ballast that you have. The cord is a "NEMA 6-15R", and yes that's American. It's used for equipment that need 240 volt @ 15 amps.

Many ballasts are multi voltage, accepting 120v/240v/277v/480v. It will be labeled on the ballast. If it will accept 120v, then just make it easy on yourself and get a different cord.

Hope that helps you out. I've been an electrician for 4 years now and try to help by answering electrical issues. Good luck.

 

autotek500

Well-Known Member

• Dec 15, 2008

• #25

Yep that sounded familiar...lol....