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Goding · 12-18-2006, 03:47 AM

Alright I had to scrap the PC grow Idea cause the case I planned on growing in came into some other use, so ive got a new box here, just went out, bought myself the lights, 2 porcelin light fixtures, with 2 Y sockets, I plan on running 4 42w CFLs for right now, possibly more in the future. Now, Ive searched high and low online... But I cant find out how to wire the 2 fixtures to 1 plug that goes into the outlet.... I have the wires and everything I need, but if anyone can be of some assistance it would be great. thanks! Ill have pics up in a few hours, the gf has my cam :(

12-18-2006, 04:22 AM

i'm sure there is an easier or more clever way of doing it but this is how i would do it...

walmart sells a plug kit that comes with two 2-prong plugs and i would just connect both of those to an extension cord that has multiple sockets on one end

Goding · 12-18-2006, 05:15 AM

Humm.. Alright I may have to to make a trip out their. .Anyone know of any other way?

Rare Groove · 12-18-2006, 05:22 AM

Hey man. I recently made a similar light cable up. I took a length of two conductor cord with a molded plug on the end to go into the outlet. Strip the other end back, and just connect your two sockets to it. Both black wires together & hook them to the smooth-jacketed wire on your cord (also the one with the smaller prong if polarized). Both white wires together and hook them to the other wire. You can wire nut these or solder and tape. Worked great for me. Let me know if it sounds confusing...Im pretty blazed.

Edit: Just cranked up Paint. This is basically how mine looks. Just connected in parallel.

Hopefully this helps. I'd love to see some pics of your new setup.

Goding · 12-18-2006, 07:45 AM

No no, I understand that perfectly... Tomorrow morning Ill be out in the garage with camera in hand... still trying to figure out the best way to mount everything, But I will have pics up.. here is a look at the grow space, tinfoil will be put on.

28" tall, 7"wide, and about 15" deep.

Rare Groove · 12-18-2006, 07:52 AM

Very nice. Similar dimensions to a large computer case. What kind of ventilation are you planning? Also what type of grow medium and how many plants are you thinking?

Goding · 12-18-2006, 08:39 AM

Alright for ventilation I plan to have 1-2 2" PVC pipe's for intake, with a 120mm PC fan.. im still unsure if I want to put the fan on the side some where, or up on top near the lights. For now, 1 plant in soil. Possiblty for more depending on how well this goes. Just some bag seed I got a while ago, pretty good herb. If all goes well ill purchase some beans.

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Goding Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 37	New Grow Box Alright I had to scrap the PC grow Idea cause the case I planned on growing in came into some other use, so ive got a new box here, just went out, bought myself the lights, 2 porcelin light fixtures, with 2 Y sockets, I plan on running 4 42w CFLs for right now, possibly more in the future. Now, Ive searched high and low online... But I cant find out how to wire the 2 fixtures to 1 plug that goes into the outlet.... I have the wires and everything I need, but if anyone can be of some assistance it would be great. thanks! Ill have pics up in a few hours, the gf has my cam :( __________________ OG Refugee
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12-18-2006, 04:22 AM	#2
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	i'm sure there is an easier or more clever way of doing it but this is how i would do it... walmart sells a plug kit that comes with two 2-prong plugs and i would just connect both of those to an extension cord that has multiple sockets on one end
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12-18-2006, 05:15 AM	#3
Goding Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 37	Humm.. Alright I may have to to make a trip out their. .Anyone know of any other way? __________________ OG Refugee
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12-18-2006, 05:22 AM	#4
Rare Groove The Loop Digga Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 105	Hey man. I recently made a similar light cable up. I took a length of two conductor cord with a molded plug on the end to go into the outlet. Strip the other end back, and just connect your two sockets to it. Both black wires together & hook them to the smooth-jacketed wire on your cord (also the one with the smaller prong if polarized). Both white wires together and hook them to the other wire. You can wire nut these or solder and tape. Worked great for me. Let me know if it sounds confusing...Im pretty blazed. Edit: Just cranked up Paint. This is basically how mine looks. Just connected in parallel. Hopefully this helps. I'd love to see some pics of your new setup. __________________ Indian Swamp Gungi Grow Method - From OG Rare Groove's "Server" Strawberry Diesel Run Last edited by Rare Groove; 12-18-2006 at 05:35 AM..
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12-18-2006, 07:45 AM	#5
Goding Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 37	No no, I understand that perfectly... Tomorrow morning Ill be out in the garage with camera in hand... still trying to figure out the best way to mount everything, But I will have pics up.. here is a look at the grow space, tinfoil will be put on. 28" tall, 7"wide, and about 15" deep. __________________ OG Refugee
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12-18-2006, 07:52 AM	#6
Rare Groove The Loop Digga Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 105	Very nice. Similar dimensions to a large computer case. What kind of ventilation are you planning? Also what type of grow medium and how many plants are you thinking? __________________ Indian Swamp Gungi Grow Method - From OG Rare Groove's "Server" Strawberry Diesel Run
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12-18-2006, 08:39 AM	#7
Goding Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 37	Alright for ventilation I plan to have 1-2 2" PVC pipe's for intake, with a 120mm PC fan.. im still unsure if I want to put the fan on the side some where, or up on top near the lights. For now, 1 plant in soil. Possiblty for more depending on how well this goes. Just some bag seed I got a while ago, pretty good herb. If all goes well ill purchase some beans. __________________ OG Refugee Last edited by Goding; 12-18-2006 at 11:36 PM..
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