Okay, can i plug the timer into an extension cord that goes out of my closet like 8 ft away to the closest outlet?
Or maybe the ballast plugged into the extension cord which plugs into the timer which is directly plugged into the wall socket?
I wish i could give you a definitive answer but i am not electrician in the UK let alone the US.they make some heavy duty construction type ext. cords...and sorry to interrupt the thread with a question, but jon...since we are on the topic, i am from the U.S and i am running 1 400w hps, and 1 125w actual CFL, as well as a small oscilating fan...all connected to 1 surge protector, which is connected to a heavy duty ext. cord to the wall...safe or no? i have a family...and never thought about that untill i saw this thread. thanks!