Need More Amps. Dryer a Possibility?

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yum114

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I have an apartment that I'd like to set up a legal op in. Problem is there is basically (2) 15amp circuits controling the power in the apartment. 1 15 amp for the left side and the other for the right(minus dryers stove and a few other items with dedicated circuits)

Would it be a good idea to use my 240V 30amp dryer plug to power (3) 1,000W HPS?
If so, I heard of something to plug into my dryer plug and that has a cord that I can run like 4-6 dedicated sockets to my grow room. What are these called?
 
That 5hit

That 5hit

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so each wire from each outlet is twisted together then connected to the plug and the ground (green) is the middle top one - seems like i dont understand can you draw it out

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wiseguy316

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I don't know how to explain it any other way. If it doesn't make sense , don't try it. You may be able to buy one already wired up now.
 
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joe dollar

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hey im just posting to what he was looking for. Difference between yours and mine is yours is 2 110's and mine has 8 240's and 2 110's haha and they all have their own breakers. But both are helpful
 
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wiseguy316

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option 2, your extension cord has 3 wires, black, white and green. white and green go to the top, one black from each cord is connected to hot lead.
 
That 5hit

That 5hit

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wiseguy316 said:
option 2, your extension cord has 3 wires, black, white and green. white and green go to the top, one black from each cord is connected to hot lead.
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thank you i know nothing about cords but this is somthing that anyone can do
this is the part that needs to be in that picture
 
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watchhowIdoit

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The line that feed the dryer socket(240 volt circuit) has 3 wires. Black(hot, 120 volts), white(hot, 120 volts) and green or bare copper which is the ground. An common outlet(120 volt)has the same 3 wires. Black(hot, 120 volts), white(neutral, hooked to ground bar in the supply), and green or bare copper which is again the ground. Neutrals and grounds can be shared at the supply. But sharing them within a 120 and 240 circuit outside the main power supply takes some thinking. Something for the pros or advanced diy folks. Its pretty easy to divide the 240 from the dryer socket into 2 seperate 120 supplies. But if its not grounded correctly you certainly increase the risk of an electrical fire. Not due too overload. Just the fact the circuit is not grounded properly......
 
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yum114

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Ok, its basically what you guys have been posting. its called a light controller and they sell them for around 250 here. Thx for the pics tha 5hit but I'd rather just spend the 250 and get something put together specifically for this purpose by professionals than to risk my line building or using a DIY one.
 
hoagtech

hoagtech

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I would install a tap off your dryer cord and wire your tap to a 50 amp relay. That way you wont overload the circuit when you use your dryer.
 
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joe dollar

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can check round various sites to find cheaper set ups. I just did a quick search so you could get an idea. But hope all works well whatever route you take
 
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yum114

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hoagtech said:
I would install a tap off your dryer cord and wire your tap to a 50 amp relay. That way you wont overload the circuit when you use your dryer.
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Wouldn't it be pretty dangerous to have 50 amps running off a 30 amp circuit???
and its ok I wont use the dryer 12 hours out of the day, Im fine with that
 
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