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IAm5toned

IAm5toned

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Malenius said:
OMG an electrician,,Thank u god.....My problem is always making me nervous..I got my growroom in the bacement bro,and got 16 amp fuse down there.Im using 1x400 hps and 1x250 hps with of course each there own ballast.. i am also using a medium sized fan,and a heater..with the lamps and heater,its winter and -15c here in Norway(brrr) I only got 2 outlets in the wall,so I got the fan-250hpsand the heater in a 3 way splitter,and the 400hps in one by it self...Is this dangerous bro???16 amp enough??I think maybe the freezer downstairs is on that fuse as well.. Is the splitter good 4 all that power??Its not an industri one but the regular cheap splitter from wallmart..(it doesnt feel warm 2 the touch...Thanks for helping....
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is the breaker kicking yet?
if not id say its probably good.
tho running a heater off of a splitter is a big no no... you should run the lights off the splitter and have the heater plugged directly into the outlet, no cords or splitters.
 
blower

blower

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how much will bill be..for one hps 1000w starting to run at 18/6 for less than 2 months...?
and then for the 12 hours on?
 
BigBudBalls

BigBudBalls

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Malenius said:
OMG an electrician,,Thank u god.....My problem is always making me nervous..I got my growroom in the bacement bro,and got 16 amp fuse down there.Im using 1x400 hps and 1x250 hps with of course each there own ballast.. i am also using a medium sized fan,and a heater..with the lamps and heater,its winter and -15c here in Norway(brrr) I only got 2 outlets in the wall,so I got the fan-250hpsand the heater in a 3 way splitter,and the 400hps in one by it self...Is this dangerous bro???16 amp enough??I think maybe the freezer downstairs is on that fuse as well.. Is the splitter good 4 all that power??Its not an industri one but the regular cheap splitter from wallmart..(it doesnt feel warm 2 the touch...Thanks for helping....
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The lights and ballast aren't able to keep it warm enough? I'd think the heater would be just for lights out times.
 
mike bloomberg

mike bloomberg

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Heres one for ya
I'm about to buy and electronic ballast, and since I spend a good chunk of my year studying abroad I was going to buy a 110/220 switchable ballst. My question is would I need separate bulbs, as in a 220v bulb for use when abroad or will a normal bulb work with bot 110v and 220v.
Thanks
 
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DR Chem

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Hi thanks for all the great info I was wondering what the difference is to use your ballast set with 120v or 240v? Does 240v use more elctricity and produce more light??? I have a simple 120 v ballast, is the benefits to using 240V???
THanks !!
 
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2stoge

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I have a DPDT relay that is rated at 240vac, will there be any problems running it a 12vdc through one contact and 240v through the other. Im referring to the contacts obviously and not the coil.
 
BigBudBalls

BigBudBalls

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DR Chem said:
Hi thanks for all the great info I was wondering what the difference is to use your ballast set with 120v or 240v? Does 240v use more elctricity and produce more light??? I have a simple 120 v ballast, is the benefits to using 240V???
THanks !!
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Watts is watts.
You pay for power used. Watts is volts X amps

So 5 amps of 230 VAC is costs the same as 10 amps of 120

500 watts of 120 VAC costs the same as 500 watts of 230 VAC.

Given an option of 120 or 230 you will gain a ever so slight benefit of 230. But it will *NEVER* seen in a bill.
 
BigBudBalls

BigBudBalls

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2stoge said:
I have a DPDT relay that is rated at 240vac, will there be any problems running it a 12vdc through one contact and 240v through the other. Im referring to the contacts obviously and not the coil.
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No problem. Just watch cross talk/induction; separate the lines as best you can.
 
Watts215

Watts215

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Hey all.. New to the forum and planning my first grow.. Ball park estimate on having a certified electrician run a new circuit to storage closet in the basement? Power box is also down there.. I don't feel comfortable or capable In doing any DIY electrical work. Also any way to figure out if my washer/dryer are on the same circuit as the existing outlet in that closet? If they are not, then no worries and no need for another circuit. Any help is greatly appreciated.
 
Danielsgb

Danielsgb

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If you plug a lamp into the outlet in the closet, then start the Dryer. Flip the breaker, make sure dryer did turn off and check lamp. My guess is no, that outlet is on a different breaker. Might be a good idea to 'map' your breakers. By that I mean turn lights on in lots of rooms, then flip a breaker, you'll know what goes to what.
 
Watts215

Watts215

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Thanks bro.. I actually over-thought that situation.. Thanks for the common sense reply bro. Did jus that this mourning and spent few minutes labeling the circuits.. You're also right about the closet outlet not being on same circuit as washer/dryer. After a closer look at that box.. AC, Washer,Dryer,Kitchen Apps all have their own circuit.
 
Danielsgb

Danielsgb

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Watts215 said:
Thanks bro.. I actually over-thought that situation.. Thanks for the common sense reply bro. Did jus that this mourning and spent few minutes labeling the circuits.. You're also right about the closet outlet not being on same circuit as washer/dryer. After a closer look at that box.. AC, Washer,Dryer,Kitchen Apps all have their own circuit.
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The 240v circuit wouldn't have a 120v leg off it unless it was planned before but the 'map' is def. the way to start. You could have that done if access is easier vs. whole new breaker & wiring it. Maybe cheaper. I'm far from qualified to help much further but good luck.
 
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killakron

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Hi i have some questions i was hoping u all could help with, any help would be greatly appreciated as i am a complete noob with electrical shit, but good with my hands so i figure i'll give it a shot. I'm trying to run 6 600 watt lights on a timer and was wondering if it would be better to get 120v equip or 240v equip. and how this should be wired in.. should i just run another like 40amp(or whatever) breaker and just run an MLC-8 to that. Or should i run another box, or any other option you feel would be nessecary. And is 6 lights turning on at once ok. Would a 40 amp heavy duty timer wired to 3 or 4 outlet boxes on a piece of wood do just as good of a job as the MLC-8?
 
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djburns1

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hey my friend thanks for all the help you extend to everyone.
I have three runs of #10 wire, each 150' long on 30 amp breakers
Question is, about how many amps will be available at the plugs on the other end?
 
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