ScuzyRoach
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Hey everyone kinda a dumb ass question but i'm a mj patient whos had a long day. I'm trying to set up a friend w/ a master lighting controller to run his ballasts at 240 so he can hook up 4 1000's using less amps. My ballasts all have the slide cover where you move the plug from either 120 to 240. They say you need a different plug but if you have universal x-plug outlets you just switch your reg. cord to the 240v slot. My ? is his ballasts dont have that feature to move the cord. The ballast label however states 9.5 amps/120v and 5 amps/240v. So can i still use the normal cord since it fits the outlet? Also how is the ballast set up to know what type of power 120/240 is coming in.
I found this description of his ballast.
Exclusive MVP™ feature allows user to easily switch from 120 to 240 volt power without the need to rewire the ballast. Simply unplug the detachable 120 volt cord &plug in the 240 volt cord. US Patent Nos: D543941
So is there any difference in the 120/240 plugs except the ends. I've used mine like i said w/ no problems. I think most people just dont have a universal outlet so they need the 240v cord.
Thanks for any help. I always try to be over careful when messing w/ elec. I can frame like a mutha but that damn power is scary.:bong-hits:
I found this description of his ballast.
Exclusive MVP™ feature allows user to easily switch from 120 to 240 volt power without the need to rewire the ballast. Simply unplug the detachable 120 volt cord &plug in the 240 volt cord. US Patent Nos: D543941
So is there any difference in the 120/240 plugs except the ends. I've used mine like i said w/ no problems. I think most people just dont have a universal outlet so they need the 240v cord.
Thanks for any help. I always try to be over careful when messing w/ elec. I can frame like a mutha but that damn power is scary.:bong-hits: