Newbie in need of help...please (lights)

jhondoe

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I purchased these 28" dual light system. I purchased One cool light bulb and one warm light bulb...problem is IDK how to hook up a power source to it...LOL, please only answer if your ganna help...if not keep it to yourself...i attached photos for you guys to be better able to help me out here...thanxz

>>>the orange peice i am holing in my hand is the power source, i just dont know what attachment i need to power it<<<
 

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Is there some kind of fastener (for the wires) on that other orange cap or are those some crazy wirenuts? Easiest thing you can do is go get an extension cord from the dollar stor. Strip and splice the wires then throw on a couple of wirenuts or some electrical tape. The colors don't have to match up because it's alternating current.

Also might wanna think about drilling a self-taping screw to the chassis to tie into the ground prong of the extension cord. Then plug it into a surge protector. :mrgreen:
 
jhondoe

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sounds like alot of work haha, thanks for the advice but i wouldnt feel comfturble growing my plants under lights that I WIRED LOL...have u ever seen anything like this? there must be some type or cord i could purchase correct?

Any body know please feel free to let me know =)
 
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Know how what? I just told you what you need to do. You say you don't wanna grow under lights you wired but you're asking how to wire it.... give your self some credit and stop being a pussy. Just make sure no bare wires touch and you don't have to worry about blowing your hand off. :lol: If you're not going to wire it why are you asking how to wire it? Take it to a certified electrician and tell him to put a cord on it.
 
jhondoe

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No its already wired, i purcahsed it like that, you see the orange peice im holding? thats supposed to plug into a power source, like another line that would plug into a power outlet..ive never seen anything like this before, and i was totaly suprised when i opened it...
 
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It is a lot of work, I had the same thing a couple of days ago, right now I still have it laying on my station floor. You need that wire and you need to attach it to the wires, I saw them at Home Depot for about 4$ each, but I haven't been there since, and I don't want to bother.
 
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jhondoe said:
No its already wired, i purcahsed it like that, you see the orange peice im holding? thats supposed to plug into a power source, like another line that would plug into a power outlet..ive never seen anything like this before, and i was totaly suprised when i opened it...
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That's what I'm saying dork... you need that extention cord to be wired to that other plug so you can plug em together. I asked if there where fasteners on that other orange plug for the wires....... but you somehow managed to skip over that part, huh?
 
jhondoe

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do you know what the wire is calld? i assume itd be in the same section of the store?...do you know weather i need to do any wireing myself, or will it just clip onto the end peice already on there?....THANXZ ALOT DUDE!!!
 
jhondoe

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okay sorry if i keep asking stupid questions, i just want to be sure...so theres a wire that simply clips in and goes to a power source?
 
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jhondoe said:
do you know what the wire is calld? i assume itd be in the same section of the store?...do you know weather i need to do any wireing myself, or will it just clip onto the end peice already on there?....THANXZ ALOT DUDE!!!
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Fuckin answer my question already and you'd be done by now. better yet just post up pics of that orange cap. I can't help you if you don't cooperate.
 
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it takes a little work and yes you need to do a little wiring yourself. It's not that hard tho just a couple of screws.
 
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Dude I've been looking on Youtube for a vid for you, but I can't find any, best bet is to take it to Home Depot, or somewhere where they would be glad to help you out. Goodluck : ]
 
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Go out and get you a grounded extension cord and a roll of electrical tape. It'll cost you like 6 or 7 bucks at the dollar store. Cut the female end off and cut back the insulation to expose .5" of bare metal. Insert bare wire (black and white) into their respective holes and you're good to go. If you cut off too much insulation, wrap in electrical tape. Don't worry about the uninsulated (or green) wire.
 
jhondoe

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I'm just going to take It to the store and ask for the connecting piece. This sounds way more complicated then It should be. I'm assuming these parts should come preassembled...ES thanxz alot for all your input, where are u from?

I'll be sure to update you guys and let u know what happens

Thanxz again
 
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