dont understand how to get power to lights.

sculptar · Dec 15, 2010

right so first off i have one plug socket behind where i will grow
i will plug in my 24 hour light timer
then i will plug in a 6 socket extension
the 24 hour timer will control any lights or any fan that is plugged in via the 6 socket exstension

but how do i connect my 4 or 6 75w cfl lights ?
for something that most will find simple im finding it very hard.

sprintman · Dec 15, 2010

so are you asking how you"ll connect the cfls to the extention cord?

http://www.hg-hydroponics.co.uk/ekm...nvirolite-cfl-light-socket-cord-set-333-p.jpg

is that what your lookin for?

jondamon · Dec 15, 2010

sprintman said:
so are you asking how you"ll connect the cfls to the extention cord?

http://www.hg-hydroponics.co.uk/ekm...nvirolite-cfl-light-socket-cord-set-333-p.jpg

is that what your lookin for?

Please stop pointing people to HG HYDRO as they are a very dubious shop and cannot get orders right for people that is if they actually deliver the orders.

J

LT1RX7 Drifter · Dec 15, 2010

get a dual outlet digital timer, plug it in to the top plug-in on wall, plug power strip in to timer, then plug cfl light in to power strip, set the timer setting before plugging in its easier

frmrboi · Dec 15, 2010

I believe the guy is looking for those Y light socket splitters that have a plug on the end instead of a light socket thread.

jondamon · Dec 15, 2010

frmrboi said:
I believe the guy is looking for those Y light socket splitters that have a plug on the end instead of a light socket thread.

Hey frmrboi

Im not sure if we even get those over here in the UK.

J

sprintman · Dec 15, 2010

jondamon said:
Please stop pointing people to HG HYDRO as they are a very dubious shop and cannot get orders right for people that is if they actually deliver the orders.

sorry bro. didnt even know they were a ba site. just grabbed the image off goggle
HG HYDRO = NO! , check! ,

frmrboi · Dec 15, 2010

jondamon said:
Hey frmrboi Im not sure if we even get those over here in the UK.

I'm not sure they're in Canada either. Maybe at a big hardware store ?

sculptar · Dec 15, 2010

i dont know why im finding this confusing but once i find out how to do it. i will wait for my white paint to dry in the cabinet then i can crack on and order seeds and start

only problem is i painted the cabinet with gloss and it stinks like crazy, dead harsh on my throat and eyes. hope the scent doesnt kill the plant

jondamon · Dec 15, 2010

sprintman said:
jondamon said:

Please stop pointing people to HG HYDRO as they are a very dubious shop and cannot get orders right for people that is if they actually deliver the orders.

sorry bro. didnt even know they were a ba site. just grabbed the image off goggle
HG HYDRO = NO! , check! ,

Click to expand...

when i was looking for equipment etc i found their site and then after googling them for reviews there are many many unhappy customers.

Just information thats all.

J

jondamon · Dec 15, 2010

sculptar said:
i dont know why im finding this confusing but once i find out how to do it. i will wait for my white paint to dry in the cabinet then i can crack on and order seeds and start

only problem is i painted the cabinet with gloss and it stinks like crazy, dead harsh on my throat and eyes. hope the scent doesnt kill the plant

MATT PAINT

not gloss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

J

sculptar · Dec 15, 2010

frmrboi said:
I believe the guy is looking for those Y light socket splitters that have a plug on the end instead of a light socket thread.

i just looked that item up and it sure looks like it would help me out. one side to plug in the socket and the other side so i can put the light straight in.

that would simplify this whole thing.

sculptar · Dec 15, 2010

jondamon said:
MATT PAINT

not gloss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

J

oh i know ! i started and finished realising what it was.
am i screwed already haha ?

Devildog93 · Dec 15, 2010

jondamon said:
Hey frmrboi

Im not sure if we even get those over here in the UK.

J

That seems to be the consensus of this thread.
https://www.rollitup.org/cfl-growing/281096-where-can-i-get-y.html

I don't live in the UK so NOT POSITIVE....but this seems to be a big clue.

sculptar · Dec 15, 2010

Devildog93 said:
That seems to be the consensus of this thread.
https://www.rollitup.org/cfl-growing/281096-where-can-i-get-y.html

I don't live in the UK so NOT POSITIVE....but this seems to be a big clue.

hmmm..is the a riddle of some sort ?

jondamon · Dec 15, 2010

splitters are not available in the UK.

I would look into the wiring diagrams of desk lamps.

If you could somehow manage to fit a few in sequence then maybe you would be able to have them all running on the same circuit.

You would probably need something like a standard light fixture that you then wire yourself so that you have multiples of them. However most standard uk timers are only capable of switching 125w so if you have a few of your chosen cfls on the same circuit it may malfunction the timer.

J

LT1RX7 Drifter · Dec 15, 2010

i buy you a case and ship it you send me payment via paypal, you want a plugin light socket, made by leviton Model # R52-00061-00W cost about $2.59 us dollars

LT1RX7 Drifter · Dec 15, 2010

i can send you timers that will switch 40 cfl bulbs and not malfuction they run about 25 us dollars

jondamon · Dec 15, 2010

LT1RX7 Drifter said:
i buy you a case and ship it you send me payment via paypal, you want a plugin light socket, made by leviton Model # R52-00061-00W cost about $2.59 us dollars

Alot of the trouble is that we are 240v here in the UK so your 120v equipment will not work.

J

jondamon · Dec 15, 2010

LT1RX7 Drifter said:
i can send you timers that will switch 40 cfl bulbs and not malfuction they run about 25 us dollars

again its the 120v vs 240v problem.

J

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