vtguitar88
Well-Known Member
Hi folks,
I'm concerned about overloading my circuit and creating a fire hazard. I don't know much about electrical work so I wanted to get some help from the knowledgeable people here.
On one outlet, I'm running:
1 X 400w HPS ballast and lamp.
1X 105w CFL
5 X 40w CFL
4 X 30w CFL
1 X 80w (max) exhaust fan
1 X 50w oscillating fan.
These are all on for 12 hours a day.
In the same room, there's a TV, xbox, computer, and low-wattage lamp which may be on the same circuit (haven't checked); the computer is always on, other than that rare use.
I have all the above-listed grow-related fixtures plugged into 1 power strip and that's plugged into 1 grounded heavy-duty timer and that into the wall.
Does this sound safe? Am I risking a fire? It's about 1000 watts all plugged into one power strip and into one outlet. I know the timer is rated to like 1800 watts, but will my power strip, outlet, and circuit take this kind of load? No problems so far, but I wanted to be sure. Thanks in advance for any replies.
I'm concerned about overloading my circuit and creating a fire hazard. I don't know much about electrical work so I wanted to get some help from the knowledgeable people here.
On one outlet, I'm running:
1 X 400w HPS ballast and lamp.
1X 105w CFL
5 X 40w CFL
4 X 30w CFL
1 X 80w (max) exhaust fan
1 X 50w oscillating fan.
These are all on for 12 hours a day.
In the same room, there's a TV, xbox, computer, and low-wattage lamp which may be on the same circuit (haven't checked); the computer is always on, other than that rare use.
I have all the above-listed grow-related fixtures plugged into 1 power strip and that's plugged into 1 grounded heavy-duty timer and that into the wall.
Does this sound safe? Am I risking a fire? It's about 1000 watts all plugged into one power strip and into one outlet. I know the timer is rated to like 1800 watts, but will my power strip, outlet, and circuit take this kind of load? No problems so far, but I wanted to be sure. Thanks in advance for any replies.
