Electrical Help on Sub Panels

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watsupbud

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I am trying to start a flower room that consist of 6x1000watts lamps. I know little on how to build a sub-panel. Has anyone ever used a MLC as pictured below? Is it the same thing as a sub-panel? Are there any pros and cons on these two units? I was considering the mlc with the timer already built in to control all the lights. They are about $200 and i dont mind spending that as long as my grow is safe. Any opinion guys?


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zels420

zels420

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I have been running a intermatic t104 of years and know a lot of peeps that run them with no problems
 
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watsupbud

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so your saying that this is ok to use? and basically this takes a place of a sub panel just for the lights correct?
 
Serapis

Serapis

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That is exactly what it is and if you aren't able to discern that from the label on the bottom showing the 45 amp in service, then please hire an electrician. Electricity is nothing to screw with if you have no skill or previous knowledge in the field.
 
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watsupbud

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intermatic t104- thats just a timer, (correct me if im wrong) the mlc shown above is a timer and correct outlets for 1000 wattage equipment. Im not really concern with the timer, im more worried about the correct amps to use for an outlet and was wondering if this was ok vs building my own subpanel, or is it the same as a sub panel.
 
Serapis

Serapis

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I thought I answered your question. Now I'm positive you need to hire an electrician.... Look inside the panel.... you should see a bar to install the incoming service and ground. That should be split by 4 internal fuses or breakers that allow the power to be distributed to the 4 outlets in that model. Each outlet or socket is controlled to allow a max of 15 amps to pass through it. A sub panel does the exact same thing, but doesn't put them all on a single timer. It simply splits up the service for multiple circuits...

I'm not being an ass or am I attempting to insult you. The fact that you are asking for clarification from the previous response is a VERY strong indicator that you should not be installing the device.
 
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watsupbud

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o no ur good, we just posted at the same time, but i will get someone to do the installation. But for some reason, i want to know myself and the pdf instructions on the mlc seems easy. I know you have to get the correct gauge for the mlc and so on. Im not hiring a licensed electrician because i dont want them to know, but i have some one that can and have knowledge but i wanted to be sure myself they are doing it correctly. The instructions seems easy.
 
defcomexperiment

defcomexperiment

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Serapis said:
I thought I answered your question. Now I'm positive you need to hire an electrician.... Look inside the panel.... you should see a bar to install the incoming service and ground. That should be split by 4 internal fuses or breakers that allow the power to be distributed to the 4 outlets in that model. Each outlet or socket is controlled to allow a max of 15 amps to pass through it. A sub panel does the exact same thing, but doesn't put them all on a single timer. It simply splits up the service for multiple circuits...

I'm not being an ass or am I attempting to insult you. The fact that you are asking for clarification from the previous response is a VERY strong indicator that you should not be installing the device.
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i agree with you, if he could not look at that and understand what was going on just from looking at it, he should not install it. i've worked in electrical (though primarily low volt) for years, and it is peoples inexperience that puts lives at risk.
 
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coworker23

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defcomexperiment said:
i agree with you, if he could not look at that and understand what was going on just from looking at it, he should not install it. i've worked in electrical (though primarily low volt) for years, and it is peoples inexperience that puts lives at risk.
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Man, with this economy it's awesome to see people wasting money.

2 cents wasted.
 
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