Need some Advice on Lighting Controllers

[Badjem]

So can I get the cap 8 light controller and plug either 1 or 8 1000 watts in it

 

[ttystikk]

What neutral with 10/2 wire on 220v. 2 hot wires and a ground. These have run for more than 10 years without issue.

It's neutral until it gets back to the main, where it's grounded. Maybe I'm missing it but it doesn't look connected to anything.

 

[ttystikk]

So you just can cut dryer cord off a old dryer strip wires back connect to controller and plug into dryer outlet or stove 220 then make sure ballasts are on 220 on my ballasts has a plug in for 120 and 220 so plug all ballasts up to 220 then plug them in controller then off controller plug into timer and plug into 120 socket. Is this right so far I never did that and have all cap products I got off ebay cheap so I can run 1 or 8 1000 watt hps on the 1 8 controller plugged into a 220 am I right I hope been study your posts

They sell dryer cord pigtails. Easy least.

 

[Okmedgrow]

It's neutral until it gets back to the main, where it's grounded. Maybe I'm missing it but it doesn't look connected to anything.

Black and white are hot. Bare copper wire is connected to the grounding post. The grounding post is connected to the sheet metal that in the back of the unit and the metal that wraps around the outlets where a ground wire could connect. The outlets have a rivet on the top and bottom holding them to the same piece of metal the ground is connected to.


The metal goes all the way to the other side of the unit and wraps the other plugs and also out of the top of the unit to the wire clamp

 

[Okmedgrow]

So can I get the cap 8 light controller and plug either 1 or 8 1000 watts in it

1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or all 8. You choose

 

[Okmedgrow]

So you just can cut dryer cord off a old dryer strip wires back connect to controller and plug into dryer outlet or stove 220 then make sure ballasts are on 220 on my ballasts has a plug in for 120 and 220 so plug all ballasts up to 220 then plug them in controller then off controller plug into timer and plug into 120 socket. Is this right so far I never did that and have all cap products I got off ebay cheap so I can run 1 or 8 1000 watt hps on the 1 8 controller plugged into a 220 am I right I hope been study your posts

Yes you are right. I would just buy a new dryer cord. Most new dryers don't come with a power cord you get one that matches your outlet.

 

[ttystikk]

Black and white are hot. Bare copper wire is connected to the grounding post. The grounding post is connected to the sheet metal that in the back of the unit and the metal that wraps around the outlets where a ground wire could connect. The outlets have a rivet on the top and bottom holding them to the same piece of metal the ground is connected to.
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The metal goes all the way to the other side of the unit and wraps the other plugs and also out of the top of the unit to the wire clamp

Thanks, I couldn't see that before. Makes much more sense this way!

 

[ttystikk]

Yes you are right. I would just buy a new dryer cord. Most new dryers don't come with a power cord you get one that matches your outlet.
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When you plan to get a pigtail, check the outlet. 30A@240V is good for up to 24A of continuous output, or 5-6 thousand Watt lamps. 4 prong outlets are usually treated for 40A, or up to 8 lamps. You want to leave about 20% headroom in the circuit because continuous power draw tends to be the hardest on the circuits; they get hottest this way.

If you're running AC, keep in mind the surge as they kick on can kick a breaker so you'll want headroom for that too.

 

[calvin.m16]

Please hire an electrician, if you're concerned about privacy have them fill out a Non Disclosure Agreement and if they breach it you will have the option to sue, I've never had a professional "spread the word" that I'm growing and usually they'll have a toke with ya anyhow.

The amount of time wasted by DIY Growers causing house/building fires is unreal.. It will not be funny when the fire department shows up..

 

[calvin.m16]

If you must do it yourself, watch a few YouTube videos and get learnt. Always oversize your breakers and wiring to prevent a fire.