trouble fitting 4 wires into three

demondope · 12-26-2007, 07:01 AM

i have recently baught myself a 400w grow lamp from germany thinking i could just plug into my volt converter and away i go, but the 2 pin plug is seperate from the rest of the lamp. my trouble is that there are 4 wires coming from the lamp (2 brown 1 blue and 1 black) and three wires coming from the plug (1 brown 1 blue and 1 green) i was wondering if any one had any information on how 2 connect them together without frying any components. ive been scratching my head 4 a week now, but to no avail.
thankyou 4 listening

bigredc · 12-26-2007, 12:32 PM

There is usually a schematic on the ballast. See if you can post a picture, or draw what you see. If it's not on the ballast there should be some paperwork. If not maybe you can download the schematic on line.

Irishking23 · 12-26-2007, 12:55 PM

DemonDope, what are you trying to grow with those powerful lamps?

220/221 · 12-26-2007, 04:19 PM

I always see the kids at Home Depot asking for Metal Halide lamps

Andy in ATL · 12-26-2007, 04:58 PM

This is a joke, right?

Stubbie · 12-26-2007, 05:20 PM

I'm sorry could you provide more details such as you are in the USA and have purchased a german made 400 watt lighting system to be used on American voltages? You mention a voltage converter? Are you sure this isn't the remote ballast? My guess also that this is a single bulb HPS 400 watt grow light?
It could be a switchable ballast which is why it has the black wire but it is hard to say.
The plug with those wiring colors would be a schuko plug like this...... brown is hot, blue is neutral and green is earth.

Andy in ATL · 12-26-2007, 05:46 PM

Burn one for the DIY forum, DemonDope. Let us know how the little guys grow.

Andy

Irishking23 · 12-26-2007, 06:17 PM

You can call the DEA to ask them about wiring large grow lamps.

Stubbie · 12-26-2007, 07:00 PM

Ain't nothing going to grow till we get the light wired......

220/221 · 12-26-2007, 07:09 PM

Dude, where's my ballast?

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i was wondering if any one had any information on how 2 connect them together without frying any components

Components = brain cells?

Andy in ATL · 12-26-2007, 07:24 PM

Maybe it is 'mater plants he is wanting to start.

J. V. · 12-28-2007, 12:58 PM

Twist one up for me. Hey guys, how bout getting this guy some help......LOL

12-26-2007, 07:01 AM	#1
demondope Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1	trouble fitting 4 wires into three i have recently baught myself a 400w grow lamp from germany thinking i could just plug into my volt converter and away i go, but the 2 pin plug is seperate from the rest of the lamp. my trouble is that there are 4 wires coming from the lamp (2 brown 1 blue and 1 black) and three wires coming from the plug (1 brown 1 blue and 1 green) i was wondering if any one had any information on how 2 connect them together without frying any components. ive been scratching my head 4 a week now, but to no avail. thankyou 4 listening

12-26-2007, 12:32 PM	#2
bigredc Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester Pa. Posts: 7	trouble fitting 4 wires into three There is usually a schematic on the ballast. See if you can post a picture, or draw what you see. If it's not on the ballast there should be some paperwork. If not maybe you can download the schematic on line.

12-26-2007, 12:55 PM	#3
Irishking23 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 34	trouble fitting 4 wires into three DemonDope, what are you trying to grow with those powerful lamps? Last edited by Irishking23; 12-26-2007 at 01:15 PM.

12-26-2007, 04:19 PM	#4
220/221 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,294	trouble fitting 4 wires into three I always see the kids at Home Depot asking for Metal Halide lamps

12-26-2007, 04:58 PM	#5
Andy in ATL Electrician philosopher Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 838	trouble fitting 4 wires into three This is a joke, right?

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