khy, I am talking about a home made application where you wire the fitting directly to an extension cord, and run power directly to the bulb from the wall. I personally have never tried it but I know a guy that did.

It is basic wiring really, as long as the wires go in the right spots, nothing is going to stop the current from going through the bulb.

Ballast regulates current, without ballast the bulb could blow out, explode,or possibly catch fire. Or worse. Lighting may be your business, but have you personally ever tried wiring without a ballast, it will work (for how long is another question).

I made a little diagram:

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There is no reason it would not function, at least for a little while. But obviously not very safe.


KEEP IN MIND HOME MADE APPS LIKE THIS ARE NOT SAFE, AND I DO NOT RECOMMEND TRYING IT JUST FOR FUN. IT IS ALSO AGAINST THE RULES FOR ME TO POST THIS, BUT JUST TRYING TO PROVE IT IS POSSIBLE, BUT NOT SAFE AT ALL!!