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Saskatchewan Willy · Nov 22, 2012

I am thinking of using two 1000 watt metal halide grow lamps during vegetative state and then change bulb to HPS High pressure sodium during blooming stage. Can this type of unit (ballast included) be plugged into a 110 wall outlet. Or do I need extra electrical installation. I plan on running my grow room on its own circuit of 3 15amp breakers. Does any of this make sense. I am lousy with electrical stuff.

Brother Numsi · Nov 22, 2012

Without knowing your plan(s) it will be difficult for us to help. The basic question would be budget, but it seems you're willing to spend $$$.To answer your 1st Q, 3 15 amp breakers will handle about whatever you throw at them. Do you need 1,000 watters? Generally 600 watters are more efficient, but if you want 1000's, cool. What reflectors are you planning to use, if any? Your cooling, scrubbing, and ventilation system? How large an area? That gives you/us something to chew on

earlsw9 · Nov 22, 2012

As long as you dont run anything else other than a circulation fan on the same circuit as the ballast you should be fine, but if you can, I would step up to all 20 amp. Your ballast should be able to run on 120 or 240, Just make sure that you get the 120 volt power cord. A lot of them come with a 240v cord in the box. You can then run all your other equipment on the remaining 2 breakers and have no problems, plus have the ability to grow your setup as you get more confident. If you want to take a look at my setup, just go to my profile or send me a pm and I can send you dimensions and wiring for what I have just to give you some ideas

Brother Numsi · Nov 24, 2012

earlsw9 said:
As long as you dont run anything else other than a circulation fan on the same circuit as the ballast you should be fine, but if you can, I would step up to all 20 amp. Your ballast should be able to run on 120 or 240, Just make sure that you get the 120 volt power cord. A lot of them come with a 240v cord in the box. You can then run all your other equipment on the remaining 2 breakers and have no problems, plus have the ability to grow your setup as you get more confident. If you want to take a look at my setup, just go to my profile or send me a pm and I can send you dimensions and wiring for what I have just to give you some ideas

If he has 220v then he should run it at 220v and it will cut the amp draw almost in half as opposed to 120v. It's much more efficient unless you just have the 110v outlet. Since the power bill is measured in KWh it shouldn't be affected either.

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