nyceone
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Y won't I be able to use the heater. I have a 400w HP and small fans and cfl in all about 650w
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bluntmassa1
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I would just pay the light bill I can only see a fire hazard happening really and how many watts is the heater running anyway? Either way it don't cost that much to run just over 1,000 watts.
nyceone
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Oh ok thanks bro
T104 timer question :
- i will be wiring the timer with 10-3 dryer wire to a 30 amp breaker.
- I understand where the the timer clock connections go as well as the 10-3 wire.
i want to know what gauge wire is recommended from the #2 and #4 terminals to my one junction box that will house 4 240v plugs ?
i realize if i put just 120v standard plugs in junction box i'm using 14-2 wire. i'm assuming 12 gauge is not necessary in the 240v plugs.
a response would be greatly appreciated
AnZu
- i will be wiring the timer with 10-3 dryer wire to a 30 amp breaker.
- I understand where the the timer clock connections go as well as the 10-3 wire.
i want to know what gauge wire is recommended from the #2 and #4 terminals to my one junction box that will house 4 240v plugs ?
i realize if i put just 120v standard plugs in junction box i'm using 14-2 wire. i'm assuming 12 gauge is not necessary in the 240v plugs.
a response would be greatly appreciated
AnZu
bobdagrowah
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No, what gauge wire is the extension cord if it's not rated to carry the load could cause a fire
ozgreek
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From what I know it's a 10amp lead, I found another lead that is 15 metres instead of 20 and this new lead is 15AMP do you think this new one is suitable? Sorry to be a pest, I just don't want a fire that's all
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bobdagrowah
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Yes thatll do it, whatelse do you have plugged into that socket
bobdagrowah
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Rule of thumb find a watts to amps converter calculator and it will let you know how many ampa youre pulling then go get a cord at least double the amps to be on the safe side
ozgreek
Member
Thank You so much! My problem has been solved thanx too you bro - everyone is safe and ladies are coming along well
bobdagrowah
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No problem my good sir just bless someone else with knowledge when given the chance, happy growing
badass954
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Hey guys quick question I'm looking to change my grow room around for more space but where my 600w hps is going to be the are 2 plug sockets on the wall about 4 foot up it with my lights plugged in will this get too hot and catch fire or will it be fine or shall I try move it cheers guys?
weed-whacker
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installing a small(600w) garden in the attic, I'm on 240v, am i right to just tap into a junction and go with it or is this smth I should call a pro to do?
currently there is no power up there, just like cables sticking through where the lights are below.
also my fridge is on its own circuit, I'm thinking to use that one, the fridge consumer 418KWH per year.....ow many watts is that?(i got 95w but I'm sure thats wrong)
also dif fuse have dif amps right? who will i know how many amps a breaker is? is there like a code to read ?
thanks
currently there is no power up there, just like cables sticking through where the lights are below.
also my fridge is on its own circuit, I'm thinking to use that one, the fridge consumer 418KWH per year.....ow many watts is that?(i got 95w but I'm sure thats wrong)
also dif fuse have dif amps right? who will i know how many amps a breaker is? is there like a code to read ?
thanks
I have a titan helios 6 i was wondering if i can make my own cord and plug out of it using some 10/3 stw cord it has green black red wires. It's only rated for thirty amps. My controller calls for 6awg 70c 50amps. I'm assuming I should just go get a 6/3 dryer cord rated for 50 amps.
Also what would be needed to change out my nema 6-15 duplexes I'd like to go to the standerd 120 or 120/220 duplexes would I have to add anything or would it be plug in play?
Also what would be needed to change out my nema 6-15 duplexes I'd like to go to the standerd 120 or 120/220 duplexes would I have to add anything or would it be plug in play?
qballizhere
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The 6/3 cord that you will need has to be ran from the lighting controller to the fuse panel. If you were to use plugs you would need to use a plug that would be rated for 50A .
I would say have a look at https://www.wireandcableyourway.com/6-3c-thhn-pvc-tray-cable-with-ground.html for 6/3 wire its cheaper than home depot and lowes.
qballizhere
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It is fully loaded and only 100A if you want to add circuits there are a few that can be combined but you really need to upgrade to 200A panel.
Chunky Stool
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Some of my garage outlets have gone out and the circuit has a GFCI outlet that won't reset. Pushing the buttons does nothing.
Does this mean that the outlet isn't getting power from the panel?
I'd rather buy a $3 circuit breaker than a $15 GFCI outlet...
Does this mean that the outlet isn't getting power from the panel?
I'd rather buy a $3 circuit breaker than a $15 GFCI outlet...
Lurrabq
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Check the panel and see if that breaker has tripped first. Reset it.
Next, with the cover off look to see if any of the wiring connections to the circuit breakers have black on them. Don't grab the wiring and wiggle it unless you have the proper gloves. Preferably you have killed the power where it enters the building.