can i connect a 240volt metal halide light to a 120 volt service?

Answer 1

WELL, MOST OF BALAST HAVE AN OUTPUT IN VOLTS OF AROUND OF 300 , THE QUESTION HERE IS IF YOUR BALAST CAN BE USED WITH 120V. SERVICE.

Answer 2

There are two solutions I can think of without asking you for more information. Since you have a metal halide fixture I'm assuming you have a ballast with it. Most ballasts have multiple voltage inputs already 120, 208, 240, 277. Your's however may only have one voltage imput available in which case I would look at the wattage of the bulb. Then go to a 'real' electrical supply store (not HD or Lowe's) -Grainger is good but check the yellow pages for something in your area.

Barring that if you're in a house you can run 240VAC service to the location where you'd like to have the light. You will have to add a 2-pole breaker and use at least #12 wire.

Answer 3

you're able to finding a retrofit MH lamp which will function on an HPS ballast. examine with your close by lighting fixtures distributor to be sure what they have obtainable. you're able to desire to continually replace the ballast interior the HPS lamp with a MH ballast in spite of the undeniable fact that it would probable be extra inexpensive to easily purchase a MH lamp with a photocell.

Answer 4

I dont think so, you might destroy the balast.

EDIT:

You can buy a 120 to 240 transformer for like 20 bucks if you shop around though, you could do that...

Answer 5

depends on the ballast requirement.

If the ballast can be wired for 120, yea but I doubt it.

Answer 6

Sure. But if you want it to light up, it needs to be connected to 240v. If you're a novice, it's a good way to get fried.

Answer 7

nope, that's why it calls for 240 volts.

Answer 8

Under no conditions "NO"

Answer 9

yes you can but it wont be as bright as it should be

Answer 10

NO!