Electrical Ques. If I can help someone I will...

BigBudBalls

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Higher voltage line can handle more voltage drop and still perform without burning anything down. [(120 -> 110) vs. (240 -> 220)]
Voltage line? LOL!!! the voltage rating on wire is for the INSULATION , not the metal. Has ZERO, repeat ZERO to do with voltage drop.

I'm done with you.
 

nickfury510

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So just switch it out, and quite being a smart ass to me for trying to help people.

Nothing I have said here is wrong, It is even good that we all speculated YOU were wrong about your dad using 12awg wire, JUST so a NEWBIE who apparently doesnt know shit, makes sure he gets it right and doesnt burn down you little grow op.

Good for you your dad used 12awg, fucking joy, theres your fucking answer

GOD, ignorance breeds insults, fuck your just arrogant.
I'm sorry I hurt your feelings gg....good luck to you in life and keep fighting for 420 rights.....
 

ganjagoddess

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tis the beauty of forums me thinks, lets you speak your mind without the other person right there. haha.

My mind can be mean. lol

shoot i'll stop taking up space in kushmonstas thread.
 

dragracer1589

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IS it possible to wire a lamp so that is runs off a comouter power supply. THe lamps i got are 110V! and i have a power supply that gives 5V and 12V when turned on by a homemade switch, and if you got any info im open to it cuz im a POOR COLLEGE STUDENT looking to make some killer bud!
 

kushmonster

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IS it possible to wire a lamp so that is runs off a comouter power supply. THe lamps i got are 110V! and i have a power supply that gives 5V and 12V when turned on by a homemade switch, and if you got any info im open to it cuz im a POOR COLLEGE STUDENT looking to make some killer bud!
No, because the power supply is a stepdown coverting AC to DC, which is low voltage, you cant run those lamps off of low voltage, LED lights run off low voltage if you want to go that route, Is it a PC grow??
 

4maggio

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Listen I dont mind when other ppl answer questions on here in fact I encourage it, If you know what your talking about. I unfourtunatly cant be on here 24/7, (I do work to support my family), what I do have a problem with is when someone dosent want to take your advice(for whatever reason!!) dont come off like that on this thread!!! If you want to get all sensitive because your advice wasnt taken, go else where, I didnt start this thread so ppl can bash other ppl on here find another thead for that.

Thanks KM:peace:

Thank you, KM.:joint:.. Great thread.. keep it yours and the BS (bickering) out.
 
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LoudBlunts

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hahaha.....yea. i would have to say UF is quite the butthurt type.


for fucks sake he made a whole dedicated to me!!!
 

BigBudBalls

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IS it possible to wire a lamp so that is runs off a comouter power supply. THe lamps i got are 110V! and i have a power supply that gives 5V and 12V when turned on by a homemade switch, and if you got any info im open to it cuz im a POOR COLLEGE STUDENT looking to make some killer bud!

It IS possible if its an *old* AT (non ATX style) power supply. Easiest way to tell is if the back of it has 2 power (AC) ports on it. IT was used to turn on the monitor when the 'puter turned on.

Why the 'puter PSU? For fans?
 

blackcoupe01

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Didnt realize there were so many electricians on here willing to help the electrically inclined. Im a licensed master electrician and own my own company so I'll be checking this thread to see if i can be of any help as well. I must say, being an electrician does help a lot when it comes to the lighting setup of a grow room. Has anyone started a fire with their setup yet?
 

BigBudBalls

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Didnt realize there were so many electricians on here willing to help the electrically inclined. Im a licensed master electrician and own my own company so I'll be checking this thread to see if i can be of any help as well. I must say, being an electrician does help a lot when it comes to the lighting setup of a grow room. Has anyone started a fire with their setup yet?

LOL! No fires here with growing. (though did burn a few leaves with a CFL, just killed the tips in contact)

People ask me how I learned this stuff. I usually tell them I just bought some wire, parts, soldering iron and fire extinguisher and went to town!

I have created a few SEDs in my time (smoke emitting diodes)


(hey, have ever found those smoke re-installation kits? :hump:)
 

dragracer1589

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It IS possible if its an *old* AT (non ATX style) power supply. Easiest way to tell is if the back of it has 2 power (AC) ports on it. IT was used to turn on the monitor when the 'puter turned on.

Why the 'puter PSU? For fans?
Well I go to college and was looking to make some extra cash, But i got a lot of ppl around and wanna keep it a secert and alos cutt the middle man. yea its a PC grow and was wondering if anyone can give me some tips plz? Also its is an old power supply and it will run two 12V DC fans and 2 lights CFL possibly 100 watts or 1600 lumens apiece.
 

dragracer1589

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I meant on the electrial part ganja. And its not the wrong reason when you got over 9 ounces of seeds sitting in your room! I have been selling them like crazy locally AND STILL HAVE THAT MANY LEFT! So right now im wanna try this on a small scale BEFORE i got spend all my money when i got the small supplies right here! Thank You for your concer thought
 

ganjagoddess

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oh ok sorry, thought you just walk into this thread asking for advice on how to grow.

haha sorry didnt know you were asking for advice on to wire up anything for the pc case.

and dang 9 zones of seeds!!! You could go guerilla planting!!!! haha
 

BigBudBalls

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Well I go to college and was looking to make some extra cash, But i got a lot of ppl around and wanna keep it a secert and alos cutt the middle man. yea its a PC grow and was wondering if anyone can give me some tips plz? Also its is an old power supply and it will run two 12V DC fans and 2 lights CFL possibly 100 watts or 1600 lumens apiece.
Make a little cash with a PC grow? Hope you have a server farm!

What do you mean the PSU will run 2 lights?
 

jimmyspaz

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I saw a post saying that someone had 2/12 wire. I thought I'd chime in with advice. Always use 3/12 wire as ballasts MUST be grounded. Personally I use 3/10 for 20 amp lines. Ground fault receptacles are a good idea too.
 

spark1

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Didnt realize there were so many electricians on here willing to help the electrically inclined. Im a licensed master electrician and own my own company so I'll be checking this thread to see if i can be of any help as well. I must say, being an electrician does help a lot when it comes to the lighting setup of a grow room. Has anyone started a fire with their setup yet?

Apparently, there are quite a few of us, BlackCoupe.:peace:
 
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