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AquafinaOrbit

AquafinaOrbit

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I don't think you understand what hes saying. (Or maybe I'm the confused one) What hes talking about is a slim breaker .5" rather then the typical 1" size. Meaning you can replace a current 1" breaker with two .5" breakers and double the amount of circuits you are able to run. The thing to consider is that typically the panel board will only list a few spaces where this is an acceptable practice, and it's generally the bottom section. (I didn't actual read what you guys are talking about, and sounds like you may be talking about the 240v ones but it's same concept)
 
BigBudBalls

BigBudBalls

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mrduke said:
hey BBB can i run 2 1000's of a 20 amp breaker???
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Lets see:

2 X 1000W bulbs = 2000W
2 X ballast using 10% of the bulbs more = 200W
thats 2200W

Divide that by 120volts

2200W / 120V = 18.3 Amps

Now a 20A breaker minus the 20% = 16 amps of practical load

Your a bit over what you should be. Staggering the turning on can help (let one fully light up before turning on the next)
But use that at your own risk!

Also make it a dedicated outlet. typical breakers run multiple outlets in a house (only saying this because I see a lot of people forget that here)
 
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scotthmt

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I want to run a seperate breaker box into the house/room, i have a sentinel light controller that plugs into my ballasts and has 8 outlets, saying i used all 8 outlets with 1000w HPS lights using 220v, what size breaker would i need, how would i wire it up? Is this too broad of a question and should i just go buy a book?
 
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drunknhero

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Hey there, I don't have a main shut off and the only way I can shut off my power is by scheduling it with the electrical company. So I want to know if I can add a breaker without turning off the power to the panal. Would shutting off all breakers make it safe to do? Will i get shocked adding the nuetral and ground wires to there bus bars?
 
IAm5toned

IAm5toned

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scotthmt said:
I want to run a seperate breaker box into the house/room, i have a sentinel light controller that plugs into my ballasts and has 8 outlets, saying i used all 8 outlets with 1000w HPS lights using 220v, what size breaker would i need, how would i wire it up? Is this too broad of a question and should i just go buy a book?
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you need 2 (20) amp 240v breakers. 2 lights on each one would be best....
 
BigBudBalls

BigBudBalls

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scotthmt said:
I want to run a seperate breaker box into the house/room, i have a sentinel light controller that plugs into my ballasts and has 8 outlets, saying i used all 8 outlets with 1000w HPS lights using 220v, what size breaker would i need, how would i wire it up? Is this too broad of a question and should i just go buy a book?
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Thats 40 amps of lights/ballasts @ 220.

Go grab the Home Cheapo book on wiring. With that much current, better do it right. Or get a electrician. If he asks, its for a workshop.
 
BigBudBalls

BigBudBalls

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drunknhero said:
Hey there, I don't have a main shut off and the only way I can shut off my power is by scheduling it with the electrical company. So I want to know if I can add a breaker without turning off the power to the panal. Would shutting off all breakers make it safe to do? Will i get shocked adding the nuetral and ground wires to there bus bars?
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I've popped in breakers on a live panel. (hell, I've wired up light switches live. don't recommend it!) If they snap in (most if not all do) should be no prob. neutral is tied to ground, so it should be safe. But I've always had that uneasy feeling poking around in the panel. (probably what keeps me alive, complacency leads to accidents.) And those center strips are live. Leave the breaker in off position while you hook in the hot lead to the output side, of course.
 
dynamitejack

dynamitejack

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Can I safely run a 1000w ballast, 2 six inch fans, 1 four inch fan, 2 oscillating fans, 3 40w fluorescent lights, 2 air pumps and a C02 regulator in a bed room with a 15 amp breaker?
 
BigBudBalls

BigBudBalls

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dynamitejack said:
Can I safely run a 1000w ballast, 2 six inch fans, 1 four inch fan, 2 oscillating fans, 3 40w fluorescent lights, 2 air pumps and a C02 regulator in a bed room with a 15 amp breaker?
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add up all the watts divide by the voltage (120 for N.A. 230 for Euro)
and take 20% off the breaker
 
NinjaToke

NinjaToke

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84 pages is too long to search for a simple question, i have asuncourt 6" in-line fan and want to wire it to a power cord so it can be ran on timer. It has 1 black/white/green wire on it, I have a spare two wire cord (black/white only) can this be wired together?
 
BigBudBalls

BigBudBalls

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NinjaToke said:
84 pages is too long to search for a simple question, i have asuncourt 6" in-line fan and want to wire it to a power cord so it can be ran on timer. It has 1 black/white/green wire on it, I have a spare two wire cord (black/white only) can this be wired together?
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Black is hot, white is neutral (required to operate) green is a ground, optional, its a safety item. If the fan body is metal, there is a possible potential of getting a zap from touching it while on. but highly unlikely.
 
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koukoutsi3

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hello guys.

how can i connect this lamp http://www.prismaecat.lighting.philips.com/ecat/Light/ApplicationRouter.aspx?fh_secondid=927912783014_2&fh_reftheme=en_GR_promo_75141085%2cseeall%2c%2f%2fprof%2fen_GR%2fcategories%3c%7bfepplg%7d%2fcountries%3e%7ben_GR%7d%2fstatus%3e%7bact%7d%2fcategories%3c%7bc_0002fepplg_75_ep01%7d%2fcategories%3c%7bc_0032fepplg_1156_ep01lcfn%7d%2fcategories%3c%7bc_0032fepplg_1170_ep01lplt%7d&fh_location=%2f%2fprof%2fen_GR%2fcategories%3c%7bfepplg%7d%2fcountries%3e%7ben_GR%7d%2fstatus%3e%7bact%7d%2fcategories%3c%7bc_0002fepplg_75_ep01%7d%2fcategories%3c%7bc_0032fepplg_1156_ep01lcfn%7d%2fcategories%3c%7bc_0032fepplg_1170_ep01lplt%7d%2fcategories%3c%7bf_0042fepplg_1170_phl_cplt4pxa%7d&fh_eds=%c3%9f&fh_refview=lister&tab=&family=&&left_nav=gr_el&

to a simple ES capbase... any link or video? thanks
 
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JohnQPub

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Why does this master light controller say that it's capable of powering 24 1000w lights with 120 amps? Using my kill-a-watt I measured the amperage coming off my 1000w digital ballast: 8.3. By my math, 8.3 x 24= 199.2 amps. Am I calculating something incorrectly or is that product description bullshit?
 
BigBudBalls

BigBudBalls

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JohnQPub said:
Why does this master light controller say that it's capable of powering 24 1000w lights with 120 amps? Using my kill-a-watt I measured the amperage coming off my 1000w digital ballast: 8.3. By my math, 8.3 x 24= 199.2 amps. Am I calculating something incorrectly or is that product description bullshit?
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Now divide that by 2. (240VAC is required not 120)
 
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