Can you plug a power strip into a ballast?

Kind Sir

Kind Sir

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Its too late i think. Esp3cially cuz I read the stem will get air in it causing a bubble or something and it wont work\percentage of success drops.

Anyone whos even cloned before chime in
 
taGyo

taGyo

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For these 1kw lights, what timers are you guys using? I was told that the ones I can get out of home depot might burn my plugs 'cause they're not built for the kind of load ballasts pull. Settled on expensive Apollo timers but if there's a better way by all means show me the light lol.
 
chuck estevez

chuck estevez

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taGyo said:
For these 1kw lights, what timers are you guys using? I was told that the ones I can get out of home depot might burn my plugs 'cause they're not built for the kind of load ballasts pull. Settled on expensive Apollo timers but if there's a better way by all means show me the light lol.
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ballast timer https://www.sunlightsupply.com/shop/bycategory/timers-and-instruments/titan-controls-apollo-4-120-volt-ballast-timer_1

I personally use http://www.homedepot.com/p/Intermatic-T100-Series-40-Amp-125-Volt-DPST-24-Hr-Electromechanical-Time-Switch-with-Indoor-Enclosure-T103D89/100089939

these say right on the package to not use with a ballast https://www.sunlightsupply.com/shop/bycategory/timers-and-instruments/titan-controls-apollo-7-one-outlet-digital-timer_1
 
taGyo

taGyo

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Yeah I settled on the Apollo 4s 'cause I don't know a cool electrician.

Thanks Chuck,

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Greenhouse;save

Greenhouse;save

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Kind Sir said:
Phantom II ballasts work well, I think they might cost a little more than"avg" ballast cost but are good quality.

My ballast is screwed into the wall ( I think mines only screwed into one stud.) My hood is hung in the tent obviously. Plug hood coord into ballast which will stay connected the whole grow, then you simply have a timer in the outlet and plug ballast to that. My gf and I turn it off manually though..
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Isn't this how we ALL do it.......
 
Greenhouse;save

Greenhouse;save

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Texasanioc said:
Dang my power strip can take up to 15 amps. I don't have a hood I just got my lights. And is it normal for the lights to not turn on wen not plugged into a ballast? I thought that was for electricity control because they don't turn on plugged in without a ballast
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These are cfl fixtures mate not hid as many people have told you a separate ballast is needed for each light.......sorry mate but if you don't even no that then I'm afraid you have a long journey in front of you.....
 
Greenhouse;save

Greenhouse;save

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And watch those bulbs when you EVENTUALLY get a couple of ballasts .......Chuck has sent you in the right direction but I'm not sure if they have been damaged them being plugged straight into the mains..........hope not......
 
Kind Sir

Kind Sir

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Greenhouse;save said:
Isn't this how we ALL do it.......
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He asked a question and I tried to help him.

No question is wrong OP, growing isnt that hard keep asking questions. Youll be alright! I only have one true harvest under my belt, and am suprised how much info ive learned on here.

Make a grow journal, maby youll get the extra help (you might want im not sure.)
 
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