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I want to convert 2 wall sockets from a 120v to a 240v its only two wall sockets on the breaker I want to change . Would I need to just switch out the breaker and socket. Or do I need a special breaker box wire and wall sockets?
Most likely not, check and see what size you have, but I'm sure you will have 14/2 witch is good for 15 amps , never go over 80% so you have 12 amps to use.. Your ballast will run 6 amps at 220 so you will be fine@PButter what I'm trying to do is buy a lumatek ballast that runs two 600w bulbs from one ballast that only runs on 240v instead of buying 2 120v 600w ballast. Will I still need to change the wire?
Yes but you dont need it unless your running both 120 and 240,for 240 only two hots and a ground is all thats needed.Yes it would definitely be easier to run a new surface line in conduit. 240v by code requires 4 wires. 2 hots, a neutral, and a ground