Setting up small warehouse grow

FreeLeaf

FreeLeaf

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I will soon be upgrading to a small warehouse to produce MMJ for a co-op here in California and I have a question. I will be running one 1000w and two 600w lamps in the flower chamber and three 600w lamps in the veg cave. Each chamber will also need fans and small A/C. I have been doing some research on exactly how to wire the lights correctly using high voltage contactors with built in timers but I can't find much out their. I Also need an enviromental control unit that will turn the A/C's on and off. Does anybody here have any experience with this? wiring diagrams? Links to product?
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GrowFoSho

GrowFoSho

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I have the same question.. I have the CAP greenhouse extreme controller and a portable A/C The A/C is 15 amps alone and says to use a dedicated breaker... The CAP is 15 amp alone and says to use 15 amp dedicated line.. So how am I suppose to plug the A/C (15 amp) into the Controller (15 amp) Won't it blow the fuse or whatever?? Where's a stoner electrician, that you can trust, when you need one..? haha
 
wonderblunder

wonderblunder

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FreeLeaf said:
Yes I'm sure you can. i am more interested in how to wire up 2200w with a timer :) Anybody?
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hey. You need to find a friend that knows what he is doing. There are many routes you could go. Assuming a few things: Access to breaker panel, extra space in breaker, existing outlets.

You can always add a breaker into the panel and then run a wire (size depending on amp/ watts/ distance) to some plugs. Or you hardwire that line into a light"controller" suitable for your purpose and found at many grow shops and on. C.A.P makes a good 8 light controller.

I would assume you are running at 220/240? You should have 3 or 4 prong 220/240 outlets around there for warehouse purposes.

I ham running 2400w of HPS in my flowering room alone, along with a 13,000 BTU AC (950 watt max) in a 2 BR condo. I had to spread the power out over the circuits to eliminate an overload, but no problems here, and no added breaker.
 
doniawon

doniawon

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CAP provides wiring diagrams online.. its super easy. three screws.. the mlc 4 is for 30 amp only and the 8 is for 40 amp.
 
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