If the lights require 600 volts there is no way a 120 volt source will power them.
It looks like it was originally wired through a transformer according to the first post.There seems to be some information missing because according to your 1st post these plants were originally running using either 120 V or 240 V power from the generator. Either the generator was producing a different voltage than you indicated on the lamps were wired differently.
Interesting issue. My experience with ballasted lights is meager, but "open circuit voltage" means exactly that which means these ballasts may (or may not) serve your purpose. Why don't you give it a try?Brric,
The ballasts i was referring to are just regular cheapy 4 lamp flourescent shop light ballasts. They are made by "robertson". I just all of a sudden got super interested with these, because they say 600v on them, and that just happens to be what i need for the bt37's. But i could be totally off base...
This i dont know, i know at 1800rpm we are 60hz, but i guess i dont understand your wording (im new to this).Fire it up using the generator.
What is the voltage at the main breaker? Main breaker is a 35amp, 4 pole. Top two poles have 120 each.
What is the voltage at each light fixtures's ground level switch? 120
What is the AC power frequency from the generator?
Appriciate the concern, but its not like they get to 600* and im gonna have them right next to flammables.I am no electrician, but putting a 1200w 600v lamp, that is made to be outside on a light tower, into your shop seems like a good recipe for a fire.