UK - Power Problem, Box Trips, Overloading?

DoubleMeh

Member
Hello i'm new here but i wanted to ask a question, replies needed from UK growers.

I have maybe been overloading my circuits as each time i plug everything in it trips the mains electric box. If i use less stuff it doesn't happen so it's deffinitely to much juice being pulled from the mains.

Is there any way of fixing this?

Thanks.
 

DoubleMeh

Member
Im deffinately no expert, seeing as i havent actually started my grow (still planning) but have you got a relay contactor?

http://www.hydrohobby.co.uk/product/13amp_relay_contactor/
I tried replying but it said a mod needs to vet it and after a day i see no post so trying again :)

I do use relays but that isn't the issue, it just trips out at the mains box and i can't figure out a way to stop it. I know a UK circuit can take around 3kw of power before it gets a little upset.

Just wondering if anyone knows of a work around (without cheating the electric company). I may grow a bit of stuff for friends but i'm not a thief.
 
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