250MH Ballast Wiring

[Jetdrvr]

Sorry if this has already been asked but I didn't see it on here. I just bought 2 250 retro kits from Marine Depot. They sent this huge wire for the AC plug, first of all do I need to use that or can I use 3 strands of wire like on a 660 ballast? Second, the wire ring on the ground (green/yellow strand) what do I need to connect that too? I am making my own wooden hood so other than the reflector or ballast itself it wont be close to any other metal.

Thanks

Joe

[IceCap Service]

You can wire your own power cord if you prefer. Use the black, green and white wire from the ballast and splice in the cord or just add wires and a heavy duty 3 prong plug. The green wire with the eyelet, just cut off the eyelet as it is the power ground. Wire that to the cord along with the black & white.

[Jetdrvr]

I can wire it to the green in the cord right?

Thanks

[IceCap Service]

Thats correct.

[Jetdrvr]

Thanks alot