Ive got a flouresent light box that was hard wired in a building,now i want to put a plug on it nz standards?

Question

there is 2 looms coming from the back of light box

the light box has 3 flouro tubes

wiring colours are

red

black

green

Answer 1

Stand in bucket of water and mess with the wires till something happens.

Answer 2

this can't be done quite so easily, and still be safe....

first you need to know the rating of the wires coming of the light, then you gotta match that rating with a plug... one of the three wires is a ground wire... unless you know what you're doing, i'd highly suggest not messing with it... it could easily burn down your house

Answer 3

First of all I am not sure as to your meaning of "looms".  I would like a little information on that.  However to answer your question I will start with the conductors.  I am assuming that this light is installed in a commercial building and not a single family dwelling.  The conductors are usually (120v) black for the hot conductor, white for the neutral or "grounded" conductor and green for the grounding conductor.  As for the colors that you have stated really does not make sense to me.  Now if this is a 277v system the conductors usually would be either brown, orange or yellow for the hot conductor, gray or white for the neutral (grounded) conductor and green for the grounding conductor.  If you want to put a cord grip (plug) you can do that with no problem and it is permitted by code and a great way to have a disconnecting means if you should ever have the need to service the fixture.  After the power has been disconnected, tagged and locked out you can remove the existing conductors and rewire with a new 14 gauge  SO cord and male cord grip (plug).  Now you would need to install a receptacle close to the fixture to connect the new cord.  If you need any of the code references let me know.  I can tell you all of the applicable NEC (National Electrical Code) articles.  Of course if you feel that you do not have the expertise to do this job I would recommend calling an electrician to help you.