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Does a ballast need a box?
    #5338252 - 02/25/06 03:05 PM (18 years, 1 month ago)

So I'm wiring up a C24 cabinet, and I am putting in the ballast. Does it need to be in a metal box? Is this merely a safety issue? Or an aesthetic one? Does anyone know? Thanks. :thumbup:


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Re: Does a ballast need a box? [Re: ToolTroll]
    #5338260 - 02/25/06 03:11 PM (18 years, 1 month ago)

It's a safety issue. Best you cover it with something unless you like the idea of accidental electrocution.


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Re: Does a ballast need a box? [Re: ToolTroll]
    #5338263 - 02/25/06 03:12 PM (18 years, 1 month ago)

Every single ballest forsale is in a metal box. The Raw ballests you buy are meant to replace old ballest that have malfunctioned and need to be replaced. Never run a ballest without a proper metal box Or grounds. You could seriously hurt or kill yourself with that capasitor.

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Re: Does a ballast need a box? [Re: Legoulash]
    #5338296 - 02/25/06 03:20 PM (18 years, 1 month ago)

Thanks for the replies. I have a brass planter that will fit the three components nicely, will brass work for grounding purposes? And how much ventilation does it need? Again, I appreciate the help. :smile:


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Re: Does a ballast need a box? [Re: ToolTroll]
    #5338308 - 02/25/06 03:22 PM (18 years, 1 month ago)

Heaps of ventilation, drill as many holes in it as you can.

heat kills ballasts.


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Re: Does a ballast need a box? [Re: Hanky_discontinued]
    #5338396 - 02/25/06 03:53 PM (18 years, 1 month ago)

Got it. Thanks. :smile:


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Re: Does a ballast need a box? [Re: ToolTroll]
    #5340997 - 02/26/06 01:03 PM (18 years, 1 month ago)

i dont think you shoudl use brass. holds heat in. be safe and save your ballest and get a normal box for it


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Re: Does a ballast need a box? [Re: the man]
    #5341064 - 02/26/06 01:21 PM (18 years, 1 month ago)

Save your house as well, a faulty ballast can burn down a house while your out to the store.

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