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Re: 480 volts « Reply #15 on: September 16, 2017, 04:08:44 PM » Author: Ash
and you could use a 120 to 30 volt transformer and simply apply 120 to the 30 volt side
That you can't, the thing will saturate...
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Re: 480 volts « Reply #16 on: September 16, 2017, 10:02:02 PM » Author: Keyless
If this is permanent, I would just change the ballast. Technically speaking, lighting over 120 volts is not allowed in residential settings in the US. From the 2014 NEC:


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210.6 Branch-Circuit Voltage Limitations. The nominal
voltage of branch circuits shall not exceed the values permitted
by 210.6(A) through (E).

(A) Occupancy Limitation. In dwelling units and guest
rooms or guest suites of hotels, motels, and similar occupancies,
the voltage shall not exceed 120 volts, nominal, between
conductors that supply the terminals of the following:

(1) Luminaires

(2) Cord-and-plug-connected loads 1440 volt-amperes,
nominal, or less or less than 1⁄4 hp
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Re: 480 volts « Reply #17 on: September 16, 2017, 10:39:25 PM » Author: Lodge
If the control transformer is mounted in the fixture it meets code because your feeding it with 120, what happens in the fixture stays in the fixture, but you are right just change out the ballast, it's the safest, simplest and more the likely the cheapest..
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Re: 480 volts « Reply #18 on: September 17, 2017, 10:08:01 AM » Author: xelareverse
Be safe, get a new ballast
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Re: 480 volts « Reply #19 on: September 17, 2017, 10:17:06 AM » Author: Keyless
@Lodge: 100% correct. The NEC does not cover whats inside the fixture or appliance. But the amount of iron involved in boosting the voltage to 4x would perhaps be more than the ballast already inside there. Heat build up might be an issue as well, but there is no way to know until testing it.

Any pics of the fixture? Most fixtures will take retrofit ballast mounts well. With LEDs taking over, ballasts are starting to run cheap. Ebay might have a new in box ballast for less than $50. 
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Re: 480 volts « Reply #20 on: September 17, 2017, 11:44:34 AM » Author: wattMaster
Any pics of the fixture? Most fixtures will take retrofit ballast mounts well.
The fixtures
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Re: 480 volts « Reply #21 on: September 17, 2017, 01:56:29 PM » Author: Keyless
Those will easily take retrofit ballasts.
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Re: 480 volts « Reply #22 on: September 19, 2017, 02:54:47 PM » Author: Ash
If this is permanent, I would just change the ballast. Technically speaking, lighting over 120 volts is not allowed in residential settings in the US. From the 2014 NEC

Add a USB charger in each so it counts as "USB charger with light" instead of "luminaire"
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Re: 480 volts « Reply #23 on: September 19, 2017, 04:55:04 PM » Author: wattMaster
How about "outdoor heater"? ;D
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