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AndiButterfly
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Howdy y'all! [flower]

My tenants left a large grow lamp at my house where I now live. I usually start fruits and veggies early, and this year I'd like to use the lamp so I can put them in a room where my kitties can't disturb them.

The problem is, the plug is unusual. It has three prongs like a regular grounded plug, except they're all round.

I have noooo idea how to make this thing work. [nutz] Please help!

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Jiffymouse
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that's easy. if the lamp is portable, take it to your local appliance repair shop to find out what it's voltage is. if it is 110, then you can have them put a new plug on it, or pick up an adapter. if it is 220, then they can give you the appropriate advice on what to do.
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papito
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The rounded prongs are most likely european type. If your tenants were using them in the US, that means the "light" is 110V-120V; to be sure, please follow Jiffymouse suggestion and take the whole unit to an appliance store and have it tested.

If 110V-120V, you will probably need a 3-prong adapter (with 1 round prong and 2 flat prongs) similar to PG6 (see picture in the link below):

Adapter, 3 Prongs

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