scragelynugz
Well-Known Member
Alright ya'll....hopefully someone can help me
So i'm building a fluorescent fixture from 2*4's and plywood.
I am using 8 ft T12 bulbs
I initially bought a whole fluorescent kit, but now decided to buy the ballast and sockets separately. I just bought a GE-260-IS-MV-N-DIY ballast for use with two T12 bulbs.
It says on the ballast for residential or commercial use with "wide range 120 to 277V input". Then it gives the amps used for 120v and 277v
Can I wire this bad boy up to my 240v input of my timer box? Or should I stick with 120 since my timer box is not 277 volts?
Also, regarding grounding. It says the ballast should be grounded to the metal fixture via the ballast mounting screw. I am mounting them onto a wooden frame. I would like my lights to be safe, but am no electrician. Should I put a metal strip under my ballasts and screw it in? I can't see how this would even do any good?
Thanks folks.
So i'm building a fluorescent fixture from 2*4's and plywood.
I am using 8 ft T12 bulbs
I initially bought a whole fluorescent kit, but now decided to buy the ballast and sockets separately. I just bought a GE-260-IS-MV-N-DIY ballast for use with two T12 bulbs.
It says on the ballast for residential or commercial use with "wide range 120 to 277V input". Then it gives the amps used for 120v and 277v
Can I wire this bad boy up to my 240v input of my timer box? Or should I stick with 120 since my timer box is not 277 volts?
Also, regarding grounding. It says the ballast should be grounded to the metal fixture via the ballast mounting screw. I am mounting them onto a wooden frame. I would like my lights to be safe, but am no electrician. Should I put a metal strip under my ballasts and screw it in? I can't see how this would even do any good?
Thanks folks.