Hello, I'm new here but this looks like I've found heaven! Anyways on to the question... I'm planning a small grow with a 400w HPS light. However, the place I'm going to be doing the grow at is a very old house. So, it only has 2 prong power outlets on the walls, here's a pic of what I'm talking about: http://www.rd.com/images/tfhimport/2003/20030401_Ask_Handy_page003img001_size2.jpg I have access to some 2 prong to 3 prong converter things as seen here: http://www.american-allergy-supply.com/dn3000/61-2720plug.jpg However, I don't know if it's safe to run my light through one of the power outlets using a 3 prong converter.... Here's what I was planning: To install a 2 to 3 prong converter on the wall outlet, then plugging a power strip into that which would have the light and a few other things plugged into it. Would this be a safe thing to do?????? My only alternative would be to run an extension cord from the next room which has a 3 prong power outlet installed for the air conditioner. THANKS IN ADVANCE !!!!!
You can replace that outlet with a more current one pretty easily. It would probably be the best thing to do. If you do change it out: TURN THE BREAKER OFF THAT RUNS THAT OUTLET FIRST!!! It shouldn't kill you if you do get shocked by it, but it will certainly be enough to let you know not to fuck with it. Make sure you don't run too much power off of a single outlet; it will blow your breaker/fuse.