Extention Cord

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come_gr0w_with_us

Well-Known Member

• Feb 12, 2007

• #1

I was considering converting my attic to a growroom. I do not have any electrical outlets up there, and i was wondering if a 100 foot extention cord will diminish the light output. Thanks in advance for your replies

 

dankciti

Well-Known Member

• Feb 12, 2007

• #2

the longer thecord the more the fire hazard.

using more power in turn conveys more heat.

fineif your using cfls or tubes.


LOL you spel like me.

 

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come_gr0w_with_us

Well-Known Member

• Feb 12, 2007

• #3

so light does not deminish? i only risk a fire?

 

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Seedlessone

Well-Known Member

• Feb 12, 2007

• #4

Yeah only a FIRE

 

ablazed blunt

Well-Known Member

• Feb 12, 2007

• #5

If you do hook everything up. Feel the cord, if it hot then unhook everything. How come you don't go down to home-depot and but a thing of wire and wire you up a socket up there?

 

potroast

Uses the Rollitup profile

• Feb 13, 2007

• #6

Geez, you guys kill me. Get a heavy duty, outdoor-rated extension cord that is good for 15 amps, and as long as you put only 12 amps on it, Bob's your Uncle.

HTH

 

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fdd2blk

Well-Known Member

• Feb 13, 2007

• #7

don't they have wireless power. sshhheeesssshhhh it's 2007 come on.

 

pastor420

Active Member

• Feb 13, 2007

• #8

fdd2blk said:

don't they have wireless power. sshhheeesssshhhh it's 2007 come on.

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fdd, wireless power was experimented with in the early 1900's by Nikola Tesla. It doesn't work.

Potroast is right. Get a good heavy duty (12awg minimum) cord and you'll be fine as long as you don't exceed around 12 amps.