I have an unused 240 volt outlet right next to where I would like my grow cabinet. It takes a Nema 6-15 plug. They look like a regular plug with the two top prongs turned 90 degrees and a regular round ground pin. I live in the US. Is this the type of plug that would come with a 240-volt ballast? It would sure take a load off considering all the other things I will need to have plugged into one circuit. Fans etc. would get plugged in to the 110.
It should be. Discount-hydro.com sells whips that are 240v and are the same as the socket you described. Lucky bastard. I have a 240 volt outlet not in use as well, but it's in the middle of my dining room. Again, Lucky bastard.
Be sure to tell your hydro shop guy that you want a 240 ballest with that particular style plug. They should have it and set it up for you.
http://discount-hydro.com/productdisp.php?pid=497&navid=3 here is the cord you want It will hook up to all of their ballasts that run dual voltage.
Thanks for the link! This weekend, I'm driving a hundred miles to get some Fox Farms Ocean Forest and Light Warrior. 70/30 mix. Can't wait for labor day!
I had to drive 150miles for my worm castings. Worth the travel though, I can get the 30lb bags for $7.50 each, the shop (where I got my FoxFarm) close by here has the same bags of castings for $35. Guess we gotta do what we gotta do.