Lamp Socket Splitter Adapter Y Type

[Delta 9]

Jaikai, any update on those pics? I'm keen to get things started, but have hit a speedbump on the lighting. I need to know what parts I need from Bunnings to wire up four CFL's together. Thanks in advance.

[jaikai]

I`ll get better pix of the wiring but pretty easy Delta. Look in my gallery for "dodgy lighting"

 

JAIKAI

[wayno86]

Hey people...

I am a licenced sparky and would like to remind EVERYONE that doing their own unlicenced fixed electrical work is illegal....

 

With lighting it is still possible to get wires crossed, in a light socket the tab at the bottom in the centre is active, the side part that u screw the lamp into is neutral.. I'm not 100% certain but i think HID lamps will not like reverse polarity

 

Cannot stress it enough: if you dont know exactly what you are doing dont do it, DIY electrical can equal DIY dead

 

Get a sparky in to put in extra power points or whatever you need (before you set the room up), any decent tradie isnt gonna dob in a bloke and his grow room, I work with a few guys that have had those sort of jobs

Edited July 1, 2011 by wayno86

[hobsons choice]

What about using one of them vanity / hollywood style makeup lights ? Would that cover your needs ?

 

e.g: vanity light (scroll down)

[jaikai]

Hey people...

I am a licenced sparky and would like to remind EVERYONE that doing their own unlicenced fixed electrical work is illegal....

 

With lighting it is still possible to get wires crossed, in a light socket the tab at the bottom in the centre is active, the side part that u screw the lamp into is neutral.. I'm not 100% certain but i think HID lamps will not like reverse polarity

 

Cannot stress it enough: if you dont know exactly what you are doing dont do it, DIY electrical can equal DIY dead

 

Get a sparky in to put in extra power points or whatever you need (before you set the room up), any decent tradie isnt gonna dob in a bloke and his grow room, I work with a few guys that have had those sort of jobs

 

I`m with you all the way Wayne, I`ll get off me date and get a pic of the actual wiring but please heed the above warning...

 

If in any doubt, don`t do it

 

For $50-60 you can grab a light rail like those in the link above and be safe in the knowledge that you did`nt screw up.

 

Whats a few $$$ over your house... or life?

 

Generally I don`t condone, let alone encourage ppl to do their own elec` work. Your choice but remember safety first.

 

JAIKAI

[Bliksem]

Hey folks.

 

I was going to use my first post to introduce my first grow, which is still a month or so off yet, but I stumbled across these and thought they might be of use. I had planned on using them myself.

 

4way:

http://www.dinodirect.com/lamp-socket-studio-equipment-4in1.html?cur=AUD&AFFID=74

 

A few Y sockets on this page.

http://au.pricedumper.com/light+socket+adapter

 

I had no idea they were illegal. Even still, if I can get hold of them I'll give them a go for sure as I figure if my garden is discovered I'll have bigger issues than a few dodgy fittings.

 

Let me know what you guys think. Should I steer clear of them all together?

 

EDIT: Alternatively I've seen the yanks use a fitting that allows you to plug the globe straight into a power board. Anyone seen those aroound?

Edited July 21, 2011 by Bliksem