I am going to set up two new rooms for flowering only. Let's call them F2.0 and F2.1. The attached diagram shows how I plan to set things up with 4 tables per room.
*********For the purpose of this post lets assume I have figured out all wall, door, light, table, etc. construction. This post is looking for feedback on electrical/ballast arrangement. Your insight is appreciated. *********
I am planning a two phase development. Phase I consists of the following:
- framing both rooms
- all electrical run for both (including two-20amp circuits in diagram and a few 15amp circuits not shown in diagram)
- purchasing a ballast/timer/relay set up that will run 4 lights in F2.0 12/12 and in the future run lights in F2.0 12 on, while F2.1 is off and then F2.0 off while F2.1 on 12/12 cycle.
cycle would reflect---F2.0 on, F2.0 off, F2.0 on, F2.0 off
Phase II development would include just adding 4 more lights and tables to F2.1 and connecting into the ballast/relay/timer set up already established.
cycle (goal) would be---F2.0 on (F2.1 off), F2.1 on (F2.0 off), etc.
MY GOAL: is to run F2.0 and F2.1 in a flip flop manner where one is off when the other is on on a 12/12 cycle. I would like to do this using only 4 ballasts with 8 lights (4 now and 4 more in a few months).
SO, here is my questions:
1. I have been told I can run a 4-ballast set up from two-20amp circuits. I have gone as far as wiring the room this way so please let me know how this wiring can be leveraged. I can easily add another 20amp or 15amp circuit to the utility hallway between the rooms where the ballast will be powered if necessary. Thoughts?
2. What ballast/relay/timer set up would you suggest. I have been told I can buy a 4-ballast that will run off 110v (two-20amp circuits) and if combined with a relay/timer will swap the ballast power 12/12 between the two rooms. Any insight on what specific equipment and where I can buy it would be appreciated.
3. Any feedback on the set up in general. Keeping in mind rooms are already framed and wired as shown in diagram so I am not excited about taking those parts apart.
Thank you for your support in expanding my op.
BM
*********For the purpose of this post lets assume I have figured out all wall, door, light, table, etc. construction. This post is looking for feedback on electrical/ballast arrangement. Your insight is appreciated. *********
I am planning a two phase development. Phase I consists of the following:
- framing both rooms
- all electrical run for both (including two-20amp circuits in diagram and a few 15amp circuits not shown in diagram)
- purchasing a ballast/timer/relay set up that will run 4 lights in F2.0 12/12 and in the future run lights in F2.0 12 on, while F2.1 is off and then F2.0 off while F2.1 on 12/12 cycle.
cycle would reflect---F2.0 on, F2.0 off, F2.0 on, F2.0 off
Phase II development would include just adding 4 more lights and tables to F2.1 and connecting into the ballast/relay/timer set up already established.
cycle (goal) would be---F2.0 on (F2.1 off), F2.1 on (F2.0 off), etc.
MY GOAL: is to run F2.0 and F2.1 in a flip flop manner where one is off when the other is on on a 12/12 cycle. I would like to do this using only 4 ballasts with 8 lights (4 now and 4 more in a few months).
SO, here is my questions:
1. I have been told I can run a 4-ballast set up from two-20amp circuits. I have gone as far as wiring the room this way so please let me know how this wiring can be leveraged. I can easily add another 20amp or 15amp circuit to the utility hallway between the rooms where the ballast will be powered if necessary. Thoughts?
2. What ballast/relay/timer set up would you suggest. I have been told I can buy a 4-ballast that will run off 110v (two-20amp circuits) and if combined with a relay/timer will swap the ballast power 12/12 between the two rooms. Any insight on what specific equipment and where I can buy it would be appreciated.
3. Any feedback on the set up in general. Keeping in mind rooms are already framed and wired as shown in diagram so I am not excited about taking those parts apart.
Thank you for your support in expanding my op.
BM
