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    Apr 16, 2012, 11:27 AM
    Convert Phase 3 lighting to 110 or 220
    Hello,

    My wife bought me a stadium light to place on my Fishing Pier. Unfortunately it was 480 volts and was setup for commercial 3 phase. Can I consider this an absolute bust or is their a way to convert or retrofit to 110 or 220?

    Thanks in Advance
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    Apr 16, 2012, 01:09 PM
    There is no such thing as 3-phase lighting. Lighting is all single phase.

    If you open up the fixture it may be a multi-tap. If so then you can wire it for 120 or 240v.
    If not, and it's a straight 480v fixture, then IMO it's not worth using.
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    Apr 16, 2012, 01:45 PM
    Lighing is one way, single phase. You may be able to just do a bulb replacement and use a 120 or 240V feed.
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    Apr 16, 2012, 06:34 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ma0641 View Post
    You may be able to just do a bulb replacement and use a 120 or 240V feed.
    Not if it is HID or fluorescent.
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    Apr 16, 2012, 07:23 PM
    Thanks guys. It is a Halide. Maybe I can still use the housing and get another 110 light for it
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    Apr 16, 2012, 09:46 PM
    That is what I was suggesting even if I didn't phrase it right. Or is it "phase "it LOL!
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    Apr 17, 2012, 03:54 AM
    Yep,

    I was just agreeing with you! It also make me sound like I know something ;-)

    Thanks stanfordyman and ma0641.
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    Apr 17, 2012, 04:18 AM
    Just remember, an HID fixture has a ballast kit. It's not just the lamp and socket.
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    Apr 17, 2012, 05:43 AM
    Unless the fixture you bought was a deal, you maybe better off just buying a new fixture complete with proper voltage ballast, lamp, etc.
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    Apr 17, 2012, 05:53 AM
    Yes,

    I will need to work the numbers. Also, after a little more research, the best way to go for fishing pier lights are 1000 watt Par 64 Stage lights. The light projects a narrower more concentrated span and provide less skip/reflection across the water.

    Maybe I can use the housing for something else later on.

    Thx
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