Bulb socket wiring

[Tfpm1791]

How do I wire this ceramic lamp socket? It's the only thing holding me back from starting my grow. I already started wiring them, but I wasn't sure if I did it right. Could u guys help? I don't want to blow a 1000 watt bulb.

 

[simply_slide]

I wish I could help, but the only wiring I have done is my wife's vanity lighting and power station....

Bump for ya! Good luck!

 

[Tfpm1791]

I wish I could help, but the only wiring I have done is my wife's vanity lighting and power station....

Bump for ya! Good luck!

Thanks homie. Hope someone can help me lol

The manufacturer's support center didn't know how to do it >_> they didn't even know the wires were marked by different colors.

 

[simply_slide]

Thanks homie. Hope someone can help me lol

The manufacturer's support people didn't know how to do it >_> they didn't even know the wires were marked by different colors.

They dont know about there own product?

I hope someone can help ya. Being high and dry sucks if its s pool party

 

[simply_slide]

Haha bad joke... I'm ripped right now!

 

[dadio161]

you can find an answer on you-tube much faster and probably a video too .
Do a little research on your own instead of asking questions . educate yourself .

 

[Tfpm1791]

you can find an answer on you-tube much faster and probably a video too .
Do a little research on your own instead of asking questions . educate yourself .

^ that post gave me cancer

Seriously? You can say that to anyone who asks a question here. I already did my research and couldn't find an answer myself. That post was a waste of everyone's time.

At least I got a bump >_>

 

[sanjuan]

Looks backwards. The center contact needs to connect with the black wire. White wire is neutral.

 

[TubePot]

http://www.buylightfixtures.com/1000-watt-high-pressure-sodium-ballast-kit.aspx
Click on 2nd pic.

 

[Tfpm1791]

Ah ok.. So the black wire connects to what the bulb rests on top of (socket) and white wire connects to what surrounds the bulb (shell)?

I watched this video on YouTube before and it confused me... It says that the type/color of screws (brass, silver, green) are important too.

 

[dadio161]

what kind of ballast will you be using ?

 

[ttystikk]

Subscribed. I have to figure out how to wire sockets for my 315W LEC kits, so I'm following along.

 

[Tfpm1791]

1000 watt ballast from Apollo Horticulture.

I believe i figured it out with your guy's help. I say this cuz I turned it on, the bulb didn't blow, and it functioned as normal lol I connected the black wire to what the bulb rests on when put in, and the white wire to the only other hole it fit in which was very similar to the black wire's hole.

The green, grounded wire was left aside for now, but I believe that isn't necessary though it can be attached to another piece of metal..?

 

[sanjuan]

It is a good idea to ground metal hoods.