[GLambert]

I have 8 - 250 watt halos I new to setup. Is it simple as connecting to a genny with a surge protector? Thanks

 

[CamoCarpKiller]

All depending on what your plans are for location, you could do 3 banks. 1 bank front, 1 bank left, 1 bank right. If you don't want banks that will work too and yes its pretty much as simple as that. You will need a genny that can handle a minimum of 2000 running watts with that setup you have. If you have any questions feel free to ask me or one of the other guys on here. :clap:

 

[kingcan]

You'll need more than 2000w unless you like tripping circuit breakers all night.

 

[Glen1978]

Here is what I did. Running 8 halos with 225 ultra bulbs in them. Im running 4 lights per side. Started at the front light on each side and ran back grabbing another light as I went. When I got to the back of the deck I brought both sides to the center into a J-box with a switch. From the J box I ran some big RV power cable back to the genny and hooked in the 30 amp RV plug. Works great.

 

[Crooks87]

Here is what I did. Running 8 halos with 225 ultra bulbs in them. Im running 4 lights per side. Started at the front light on each side and ran back grabbing another light as I went. When I got to the back of the deck I brought both sides to the center into a J-box with a switch. From the J box I ran some big RV power cable back to the genny and hooked in the 30 amp RV plug. Works great.

This is what I was thinking of doing. I'm no electrician so I'm trying to figure it out as I go. I'm guessing the "j-box" is a junction box that meets the 2 wires to connect into the RV wire? What size wire should be running to the genny for.the 220? And what kind of wire are u using on ur lights? Sry for all the questions or for if I'm hijacking this thread I just wanna make sure I get this done right the first go round lol

 

[Glen1978]

Yeah its the junction box. My front two lights are hooked into these
http://www.cooperindustries.com/con...ittings/conduit_outlet_bodiesandboxes/condulet_series_5conduitoutletbodies.html

Then go to the next light in the row and connect to that one in one of these (in one side, out the other. Light wires come in thru the "T" part)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Crouse-Hind...g-/250945107786?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6d7e774a&x=33&y=9#ht_850wt_952

All my wiring is connected with this stuff in 3/8" size. Believe it has 12 or 14 gauge wire inside.
http://www.midsouthcable.com/MC_Metal_Clad_Wire_Cable.htm

The chord that runs to the genny is just RV 30 amp supply cable. Go to any electrical house and tell them you want 30 amp RV cable and they will sell it by the foot. OR you can get it at Walmart in a 30' roll for $50 bucks. Electrical supply was much cheaper.....like 15' for $15 bucks.

Hope that helps ya.

 

[Crooks87]

Yea helps a lot thanks!! One more thing though. U mentioned having a switch at the junction box, is it just a normal switch or a breaker?

 

[Glen1978]

Its a switch. Biggest heavy duty one I could find at the supply house. The genny has a breaker on it.

 

[bch1082]

Here is what I did. Running 8 halos with 225 ultra bulbs in them. Im running 4 lights per side. Started at the front light on each side and ran back grabbing another light as I went. When I got to the back of the deck I brought both sides to the center into a J-box with a switch. From the J box I ran some big RV power cable back to the genny and hooked in the 30 amp RV plug. Works great.

Where did u get the 225 ultra bulbs from. Did u get them from the Internet or did u find somewhere local

 

[Glen1978]

Off the net, Ayres or however its spelled.

 

[Glen1978]

Some on eBay right now too. 5 for $15.99 shipped. I just ordered some more.

 

[bch1082]

Thanks. Cause I can't find anywhere local that has them or even order them. Can u tell a difference using them. I just put new lights on my boat and hav 300w in there.

 

[Glen1978]

Its all I have ever ran so I have nothing to compare to. They put out the same exact lumens as 300's just save you some room on the genny.