2 x 600w via splitter

[Razz0r]

OK - so in the end - my brand NEW power board was the cause; even with it exceeding all the requirements for everything I had. 

Came up with the idea of a double adapter on the end of the power line and plugging the ballast directly in to it and then the second plug for the power board.  

 

So two lights running perrrrrrfect Who would have thought huh?

[louise]

Good to hear you managed to resolve the issue. Nothing more of a pain in the arse than hunting for a fault.

[The Hash Nibbler]

If it was trippin out the powerboard Raz it is pulling too many amps.

Most powerboards are rated at 10 amp.

I run 2 x 600 magnetic ballasts and fans etc off mine.... no probs.

So is a faulty powerboard... or ya drawing over 10amp....which should not happen with 2x600. I have run a MAX of 3x600 on a 10amp powerboard but thats the limit before they will trip on start up.

 

Glad ya got it sorted.

 

Nibs.

[Razz0r]

If it was trippin out the powerboard Raz it is pulling too many amps.

Most powerboards are rated at 10 amp.

I run 2 x 600 magnetic ballasts and fans etc off mine.... no probs.

So is a faulty powerboard... or ya drawing over 10amp....which should not happen with 2x600. I have run a MAX of 3x600 on a 10amp powerboard but thats the limit before they will trip on start up.

 

Glad ya got it sorted.

 

Nibs.

 

Hey Nibs, 

 

Nah it wasn't tripping it out (the new one) it kept giving an error that their manual says is an open circuit. But that wasnt true.

The 1000w uses 8amp's and yeah the board was rated to 10amp and 2400w.

 

It just didn't like the board -the support guys from Solitek were very good btw