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    Default UK - Power Problem, Box Trips, Overloading?

    Hello i'm new here but i wanted to ask a question, replies needed from UK growers.

    I have maybe been overloading my circuits as each time i plug everything in it trips the mains electric box. If i use less stuff it doesn't happen so it's deffinitely to much juice being pulled from the mains.

    Is there any way of fixing this?

    Thanks.

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    Im deffinately no expert, seeing as i havent actually started my grow (still planning) but have you got a relay contactor?

    http://www.hydrohobby.co.uk/product/...lay_contactor/

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimmynizzle View Post
    Im deffinately no expert, seeing as i havent actually started my grow (still planning) but have you got a relay contactor?

    http://www.hydrohobby.co.uk/product/...lay_contactor/
    I tried replying but it said a mod needs to vet it and after a day i see no post so trying again

    I do use relays but that isn't the issue, it just trips out at the mains box and i can't figure out a way to stop it. I know a UK circuit can take around 3kw of power before it gets a little upset.

    Just wondering if anyone knows of a work around (without cheating the electric company). I may grow a bit of stuff for friends but i'm not a thief.

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