Help With Ballast and Mh Light setup

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Computermik3

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I wanted to know if my ballast is hooked up right i looked at the faq for the home security light conversion with the sensor there was three white wires an two black.
white wire 1&2 :where from light power to ballast
wire 3:wen from ballast to sensor
black wire 1:light power
black wire 2: sensor to ballast
i plugged it up an no light so can you guys help.
 

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dusty26

dusty26

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if it is sensor activated (motion) sticking tape over the sensor will not allow it to stay on 24/7 tape will hide the sensor and show no movement if it's dark activated then yes, (2 different type of sec lights) so if it is a dark activated sensor tape that baby up good ...
 
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Computermik3

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well i cut the sensor wires up so is it gonna work without the sensor? i was looking at the converting fa and the sensor was taken off its a phot_sumthn sensor. an if it do work with out it can someone draw me a diagram in paint plz. cuz i just built my cab and i want to cooltube the light
 
silerwen

silerwen

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you may have damaged your capacitor... may be a bad connection somewhere.... make sure all wires are snug together in wire nut.... loose wires cause fires.
 
onenumcat

onenumcat

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did you take that light from a streetlamp or construction site...looks old, and made for outdoor use. I'd suggest buying a new one...fixture and ballast...designed for growing...IMO.
sorry, I can't give any advice on hooking that thing up. idk
 
dusty26

dusty26

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lol and did you have the shits or something ?
what the hell you doin working in your bathroom lol
 
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