Exausting outside of grow room

[medidedicated]

Ive only got mold once and it was from overcrowding like a mug and dehuey turning off full and neglected to empty, like 3-5 times. Over 80Rh each time.

With healthy plants well structured I read people say they go 3-5 day outages just fine. Also that 55rh is fine but 60 and over is pushing it. Whats yall take on if my grow went through an outage?

They do happen about 1-5 days the latter with tornadoes uprooted trees everywhere etc.

 

[medidedicated]

I just said to myself fudge it if I have to wake up a few times to handwater, whatever. This is going to take a while to figure out.

 

[Drop That Sound]

No you don't link the 2 cords at the end. You would keep them as separate 20 amp circuits, and treat them more like 15 amp circuits, even though those cords I linked can handle 20 amp for short periods of time. They aren't meant to do it for prolonged periods, but would be beneficial for starting up higher wattage ballasts, etc. Or when dehumidifiers kick on, on top of everything else running..

Forget all that though.. If you have the outlet, then I would just get the longest most durable 240v 30 amp generator* cord I could find, and then hook up a special splitter adapter, that will convert it back into a bunch of 120 outlets. That way you only have the one cord. Then don't max it out more than the 30 amps to play it safe, and be happy with that.

 

[Drop That Sound]

 

[medidedicated]

No you don't link the 2 cords at the end. You would keep them as separate 20 amp circuits, and treat them more like 15 amp circuits, even though those cords I linked can handle 20 amp for short periods of time. They aren't meant to do it for prolonged periods, but would be beneficial for starting up higher wattage ballasts, etc. Or when dehumidifiers kick on, on top of everything else running..

Forget all that though.. If you have the outlet, then I would just get the longest most durable 240v 30 amp generator* cord I could find, and then hook up a special splitter adapter, that will convert it back into a bunch of 120 outlets. That way you only have the one cord. Then don't max it out more than the 30 amps to play it safe, and be happy with that.

Something like this? Any links to what youd hook up to that and handle 5-6 receptacles?

 

[medidedicated]

Woops I didnt notice its not even the same plugs and volts but I meant basicallly the same thing a male to female L14 30R

 

[Drop That Sound]

And this

 

[medidedicated]

Ok I can cut down 2 receptables and have 800w left and use the rest for heat during a blizzard so I can stay put. Just need know the peak watts. The 2800w for the grow may be up to 300w over estimated just to make sure.

Any suggestions on heaters? It can get -30F bomb syclones etc. My roomates said theyd leave even if I could garuentee them warmth in small bedrooms so damn. Id be on my own but can drive away if I bail.

 

[medidedicated]

I got this running cover for it but idk how much ut can withstand so thats another thing to consider. It doesnt say anything about that. Mfg says dont use it in rain but the covers are made for that and dont say anything against it.

 

[Drop That Sound]

Use a long rope to test fit where the cord would be running, so you know exactly how long you need..

 

[medidedicated]

I did, 76ft all the way to the center of the grow room where theyd somehow need be connected to the generator with power stips that can easily be unplugged from wall and to generator.

 

[Drop That Sound]

I feel confident you'll be safe if you get that nice cord, whether it be the 75 or 100 ft, and that t-blade style splitter to put on the end. It's spendy, but worth every last penny to keep the generator as far away as possible.

 

[medidedicated]

I feel confident you'll be safe if you get that nice cord, whether it be the 75 or 100 ft, and that t-blade style splitter to put on the end. It's spendy, but worth every last penny to keep the generator as far away as possible.

I appreciate the help so much, I was stressin and needed it bad. That and everything else youve helped with! My grow wouldnt be thus far without yalls help.

 

[medidedicated]

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Does it matter that the chart recommends a thicker gauge though? A 6 gauge. It does say its just a guide.

 

[Drop That Sound]

That cord above is perfect match for your setup. Keep in mind, you have an extra wire running through it. Its like having 2 cords in one, instead of one bigger gauge 240 amp wire..

 

[medidedicated]

Ill buy it asap and test it out make sure it even runs get a feel for what to do like a drill. I did read the thing I just change oil and clean air filter frequently and then needs maintenence I have to take to shop for.

About to abuse the thing considering what Im using it for. Itl be on for a few days each time once or twice a year maybe none if lucky.

Only stop to refuel and maintain as needed all of which is done within 15mins. Its built for it per questions answered by mfg that where inline with my Q’s.

 

[medidedicated]

I had my grow shutoff blew a fuse by mistake with vacuum and my setup exausting out is so good the temp and rh didnt swing a bit after 15 mins having someone walk me through what to do. Non labeled breaker panel lol.

Well my dense packed cabinet in flower spiked so my 2x2’s might a little and it was start of mid flower but better than nothing.

12 hrs run time on one tank! Whoo thats nice, can sleep with it running.

 

[weedstoner420]

I had my grow shutoff blew a fuse by mistake with vacuum and my setup exausting out is so good the temp and rh didnt swing a bit after 15 mins having someone walk me through what to do. Non labeled breaker panel lol.

Well my dense packed cabinet in flower spiked so my 2x2’s might a little and it was start of mid flower but better than nothing.

12 hrs run time on one tank! Whoo thats nice, can sleep with it running.

A tripped circuit breaker is, visually, somewhere halfway between the "on" and "off" positions. It should be pretty obvious once you open the panel...

With the generator and extension cords, the Watts/Amps you should be concerned with are what your equipment draws, not what the generator is rated for. The rating on the generator is the maximum output it's capable of, but it will put out less power if your equipment draws less.

How often and for how long are you planning on losing power? If power is out, I'd only worry about the dehumidifier, exhaust, and fans, and use the heater only if it's gonna get close to freezing in the grow space (in which case there are probably bigger concerns, like heating the pipes in your house...) You can stick some 12-watt LED bulbs in there to keep your plants happy for a few days if need be.

 

[medidedicated]

A tripped circuit breaker is, visually, somewhere halfway between the "on" and "off" positions. It should be pretty obvious once you open the panel...

With the generator and extension cords, the Watts/Amps you should be concerned with are what your equipment draws, not what the generator is rated for. The rating on the generator is the maximum output it's capable of, but it will put out less power if your equipment draws less.

How often and for how long are you planning on losing power? If power is out, I'd only worry about the dehumidifier, exhaust, and fans, and use the heater only if it's gonna get close to freezing in the grow space (in which case there are probably bigger concerns, like heating the pipes in your house...) You can stick some 12-watt LED bulbs in there to keep your plants happy for a few days if need be.

0 if lucky but last 5 years its been between 0-3 times a year. Between 1-5 days depending how bad the cause was. I dont remember them being so frequent I guess some climate change.

Yea the panel wasnt labeled had to figure out which room was mine I know exactly what to do now. My fam just had to help and wasnt the most keen on that to know right away.

2800w for the whole grow 800 for heating which yes it will get like 45F in there maybe colder and I live with the grow its my room. I hate leaving so I kind of want to be there anyway.

Just need to properly load the outlets whifh will be 15a each. 120v. I hope it works this a 800$ generator lol.

 

[weedstoner420]

0 if lucky but last 5 years its been between 0-3 times a year. Between 1-5 days depending how bad the cause was. I dont remember them being so frequent I guess some climate change.

Yea the panel wasnt labeled had to figure out which room was mine I know exactly what to do now. My fam just had to help and wasnt the most keen on that to know right away.

2800w for the whole grow 800 for heating which yes it will get like 45F in there maybe colder and I live with the grow its my room. I hate leaving so I kind of want to be there anyway.

Just need to properly load the outlets whifh will be 15a each. 120v. I hope it works this a 800$ generator lol.

Oh yeah you should be good then. 2800 Watts is just a bit over 23 Amps (2800/120 = 23.33).

You could use two 15-Amp extension cords if you can split the load evenly between them.

Edit to add: for continuous-duty stuff like lights, heaters, and dehumidifiers, I'd try to go with the NEC recommendation and limit the draw to 80% of what the extension cord is rated for (so 12 Amps on a 15-Amp cord)