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    Dec 13, 2010, 03:42 PM
    3-prong receptacle for 400W Ballast
    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?
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    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?
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    Dec 15, 2010, 04:56 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by tkrussell View Post
    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?
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    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...
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    Mar 10, 2011, 05:26 PM

    I know this is an old thread but thank you for this information.
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    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

    The name should have been found on the fixture.
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