Parallel 2x400w hps system

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Luciferbro

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Hi, new here first post. I've got a lot of hps ballist parts laying around and wanna maybe try building a 2x400w hps ballist parallel with 2x400w hps lights running one system savings room doing so. How's the wire diagram ment be like? Is there 2 capacitors or 1? Is there 2 or 1 igniter's? Can anybody help with a correct wire diagram to help me get this right. Thanks in advance.
Oh... Also I appreciate all the detailed advance electrical talk that I'll probably get explaining this but I'm a simple guy and understanding all that stuff Just confuses me. Sorry but simple answers please and thanks everyone again too.
 
First are the lights 110 or 220.
I will not offer advice on 220 as a mistake will kill you and from your explanation of your technical skills a mistake could happen.

Here is a nice website for diagrams for hps wiring. You will have to look up the product watts to find the proper diagram and it has a circuit for adding another ballast and igniter.
If you can get specifics on the parts you have ( capacity, circuit load max power supply ) we can see if any match what you are looking for
 
Jimski said:
First are the lights 110 or 220.
I will not offer advice on 220 as a mistake will kill you and from your explanation of your technical skills a mistake could happen.

Here is a nice website for diagrams for hps wiring. You will have to look up the product watts to find the proper diagram and it has a circuit for adding another ballast and igniter.
If you can get specifics on the parts you have ( capacity, circuit load max power supply ) we can see if any match what you are looking for
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220. Definitely 220
 
Luciferbro said:
220. Definitely 220
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I'm understanding of the system I'm not that slow. What I meant is ohm's law working amps what it would be if I added and ohm's law decided sorta stuff. The basics are fine and I'm.one to learn better hands on then a lotta maths times science integrated into the answer is all I'm saying.
 
Jimski said:
First are the lights 110 or 220.
I will not offer advice on 220 as a mistake will kill you and from your explanation of your technical skills a mistake could happen.

Here is a nice website for diagrams for hps wiring. You will have to look up the product watts to find the proper diagram and it has a circuit for adding another ballast and igniter.
If you can get specifics on the parts you have ( capacity, circuit load max power supply ) we can see if any match what you are looking for
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Ok I'm on it now. Cheers
 
Wastei said:
You connect two separate ballast to the same timer? Solved! It's better to have redundacy than to save a small amount of space and possible fire hazard by jerry rig something without proper education and tools.
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I've built single ballasts for years just never tried a parallel setup. And was wondering if anyone had tried it and would share there wire diagram. It's not like I picked up a few bits at a swap meet and now wanna built a potential death trap. I understand the high output these can do and the dangers which follow. I'm just self educated on it from 25 years ago when I started as a side thing for mates. I'm 45 and have put 90% I've used together myself without any problems and saved a few pennies instead of just buying complete shop ones. Tools I have plenty of and education well it's no degree but I know enough not to do stupid shit with em. Just never tried a twin parallel setup. That's all.
 
Luciferbro said:
I've built single ballasts for years just never tried a parallel setup. And was wondering if anyone had tried it and would share there wire diagram. It's not like I picked up a few bits at a swap meet and now wanna built a potential death trap. I understand the high output these can do and the dangers which follow. I'm just self educated on it from 25 years ago when I started as a side thing for mates. I'm 45 and have put 90% I've used together myself without any problems and saved a few pennies instead of just buying complete shop ones. Tools I have plenty of and education well it's no degree but I know enough not to do stupid shit with em. Just never tried a twin parallel setup. That's all.
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Just put your timer before extension cord and connect the 2 ballasts to the extension cord,
like Wastei suggested.
This is "parallel setup" and there is really no advantage wiring it any other way.

What are you hoping to achieve with your idea?
You still need digital ballast for each of the lamps.
Or with magnetic ballasts, you'd still need ignitors for every lamp too.
 
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