new too hid lighting need a quick answer

Discussion in 'Growing Marijuana Indoors' started by Happymike1, Jul 31, 2012.

  1. #1 Happymike1, Jul 31, 2012
    i got this 250w hps bulb from a friend and i really need to know if i could or if there was a ballast i could use in my normal house wall outlet. any help is GREATLY APPRECIATED and will help me tremendously as i am too poor to pay for new wiring. thank you in advance
     
  2. #2 xDisciplex, Jul 31, 2012
    Any 250w HPS ballast will make it work.They work in regular recepticals.
     
  3. #3 Happymike1, Jul 31, 2012
    kool :). but can i just plug it straight into the wall or do i have to get a technition to come out and change my fuse box and outlets to handle the power load?:confused:
     
  4. #4 ChaoticCrux, Jul 31, 2012
    What? 250 watts is like 1/4th of a microwave, I dont think you need a special electrician unless you needed one to plug in a space heater or toaster oven.

    You take your light, put it in a socket, have socket connect to ballast, ballast connects to wall.

    You need a 250watt rated ballast.

    You really need to understand 250watts is nothing, thats like 4 normal household bulbs man. All you need is a ballast and socket to twist your bulb into.
     
  5. #5 xDisciplex, Jul 31, 2012
    I said it would already
     
  6. #6 ChaoticCrux, Jul 31, 2012

    Sorry I must be reading it wrong, doesnt make sense?
     

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