View Full Version : 3-prong receptacle for 400W Ballast
ineed
Dec 13, 2010, 03:42 PM
I just bought a 400-Watt Ballast from EBay and it has an odd female receptacle. The seller hasn't been much help. The 3 holes are inline BUT off center.
I've attached the image of the receptacle.
I like to connect it to a E-39 Mogul style 400W MH bulb but don't know what connector or prongs to tap.
Any help is highly appreciated?
tkrussell
Dec 15, 2010, 03:27 AM
Over 30 years in the trade and specialized in lighting, and never saw a device such as what you have.
Is there any markings on it at all?
Do you need a male and female attachment plug connection, or can you just eliminate and hard wire?
stanfortyman
Dec 15, 2010, 04:56 AM
Over 30 years in the trade and specialized in lighting, and never saw a device such as what you have.100% agree.
I bet that is some import fixture that was not designed to be used in North America. That or it is a proprietary plug/socket setup for that fixture or company.
Why is there a female socket tail? Is it meant to be daisy chained with other fixtures?
ckusnierek
Mar 10, 2011, 05:16 PM
It's the standard plug for sunlight supply ballasts. It's the output that goes to the lamp socket. You can buy adapters for them. It is made 100% FOR north America, actually it's American made. Just bastard so you have to buy their reflectors or adapters...
stanfortyman
Mar 10, 2011, 05:26 PM
I know this is an old thread but thank you for this information.
tkrussell
Mar 11, 2011, 10:51 AM
Yep, correct, made by Sunlight Supply:
Sunlight Supply, Inc - Horticulture, Lighting, and Gardening Wholesale - Female Receptacle for Lamp Cord (http://www.sunlightsupply.com/p-11573-female-receptacle-for-lamp-cord.aspx)
The name should have been found on the fixture.