Plugging into a dryer outlet?!

Hey guys, so i have my closet distributed between two different fuses, yet I keep getting both of them routenly blacking out. I have an unused 250v outlet for a dryer that I was wondering if there are ways to convert that into a 120v outlet so that I can spread out my electricity better to avoid these power surges. any ideas?

yes, you can split the 240 line and make it two 120 lines to do anything you want with. however, it'd be much easier if you just use your line the way it is and run your ballasts directly from that line. most ballasts are switchable, you just need a 240v cord and you'll probably have to wire a new receptacle.

be careful though, playing around with electricity is very dangerous. have a trusted friend who knows more about these things give you a hand. if you don't know anyone, hang around an electrical contractors shop, and wait for people to get off work and offer them a side job, say 50 bucks. better to have someone who knows what they're doing do it rather than burn down your house or zap the shit out of your heart.

Good luck though, oh, and a sidenote about using 240v lines.... they have much more amp capacity, and as such generally are cheaper to run. in a house the difference is almost negligible, but if running lines over distance, much more noticeable. Hope this helps!

just use the 240

So I can plug the light directly into the 240v? how??

Anyone???

if your ballast is plug and play it should have the option to switch out the current power cord for a 240. it's just a matter of buying that cord and swapping it out. pretty easy.

Total Head said:

if your ballast is plug and play it should have the option to switch out the current power cord for a 240. it's just a matter of buying that cord and swapping it out. pretty easy.

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That's all I was looking for, +rep, thanks.