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Old 06-11-2008, 06:45 PM   #1
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I recently was able to take several Lithonia fluorescent recessed lamps from a restaurant that is re-modeling. After I got home I wired a lamp up to an electrical cord to test it. I noticed that the lamp did not light and said 277v on the UL label. Does that mean 277 volts in, or does it mean 277 volts from the ballast? If I need 277 volts in can I buy a converter? Preferably a cheap one? I'm talking per lamp because they are all not going to be in the same place. Any help would be appreciated.
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You do realize this site is for professional electricians? If you need lights, buy them.

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NoFinway, Random posted the boilerplate reply to posts like this.
You are obviously NOT in the electrical OR the lighting field as your profile states.

Please go over to DIYchatroom and post.
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