BiggGee1983
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I just purchased a new 1000w CMH light, the ballast says 240v only. I went out and bought a nema 6-20 receptacle and a double pole 240 and some 14/2 wire. I ran and mounted the receptacle 6 feet away from the panel, hooked up the two hot lines on each pole on the 20 amp breaker and grounded the wire, did the same on the receptacle. Simple right??? So I thought... I plugged the new light in and nothing???? I tried a 6-15 bema plug and a double pole 15 amp breaker to and still nothing. After multiple hours and frustration, thinking the light must be faulty, I said what the heck, plug it in a regular 110 outlet with a spare power cord from a old grow light, and to my surprise it lit right up. It doesn’t seem as bright as I thought it would be though. What is going on? What am I doing wrong?? Is it wrong when it says 240 only and it just not as bright as my 1000w mh? I need some answers please help