jkwrestling13
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It will just be a lot easier to run extension cords from my basement. Im renting too so I dont want to make too many modifications.
running 2 1000 watts on one timer?
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jkwrestling13
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Will do, thanks for the advice.
jkwrestling13
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It is okay to plug it in to a regular extension cord correct? I got 2 15Amp timers as well as 2 15Amp extension cords.
Carolina Dream'n
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Don't run extension cords through your rafters. It's against code. You must use romex if you want to stay to code and it's running through rafters. Please be careful, no offense your electrical background seems slim to none. I really suggest any and every grower read or take an electrician course. The repercussions of not understanding electricity could easily burn down your whole house.
Carolina Dream'n
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Just ask your landlord if it's ok to put a subpanel in your basement. Most the time if a certified electrician does it, it will actually increase the value of the property.
Aeroknow
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Sounds to me like dude has a lighting controller(contactor) with a trigger cord.
Putting an extension cord on the trigger cable/cord into a 120v timer is not going to be a proplem.
I absolutely do not recommend puting a thin ass extension cord between lighting controller(contactor) and the ballasts. No good!
If you absolutely must, use a very heavy gauge extension cord
Putting an extension cord on the trigger cable/cord into a 120v timer is not going to be a proplem.
I absolutely do not recommend puting a thin ass extension cord between lighting controller(contactor) and the ballasts. No good!
If you absolutely must, use a very heavy gauge extension cord
Carolina Dream'n
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I thought the opposite. Sounds like he has no light controller. And it trying to run each 1000 off an extension cord and outlets somewhere else in the house. Why would you need a extension cord for a trigger cable? It uses such a minuscule amount of energy. All the trigger cord does is complete the "circuit" when it's plugged in.Sounds to me like dude has a lighting controller(contactor) with a trigger cord.
Putting an extension cord on the trigger cable/cord into a 120v timer is not going to be a proplem.
I absolutely do not recommend puting a thin ass extension cord between lighting controller(contactor) and the ballasts. No good!
If you absolutely must, use a very heavy gauge extension cord
Aeroknow
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Might need an extension cord If the trigger cable wasn't long enough?
If dude is trying to plug in two 1000w's into a wall timer on a 120v circuit, he is lame, and he is going to burn his house down. That's if the breaker doesn't trip first.
Haha! I should have just stayed the fuck outta this one. Lol
jkwrestling13
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It is very slim, and ive actually already signed up for electrical classes, because i am completely lost whrn it comes to it. I actually have a grower friendly landlord who is a lineman, so im going to talk to him about upgrading the electric. As for not i am going to run extension cords, one to just outside my grow room near the washer/dryer which is a newer outlet, and one to the basement which is where my landlord has a grow room(with very low ceilings which will not work with my setup). There is an outlet hanging from the ceiling which he used for his ballast.
jkwrestling13
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Im only running one 1000 watt until I talk to my landlord and he helps me wire it all up. Its a very heavy duty extension cord plugged into my basement that my landlord was using. Tomorrow Im going to talk with him about it to make it safe.
jkwrestling13
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I am going to get a lighting controller tomorrow as well, could you recommend one that would be sufficient for the two 1000 watts? As for not they are not both going to run.Sounds to me like dude has a lighting controller(contactor) with a trigger cord.
Putting an extension cord on the trigger cable/cord into a 120v timer is not going to be a proplem.
I absolutely do not recommend puting a thin ass extension cord between lighting controller(contactor) and the ballasts. No good!
If you absolutely must, use a very heavy gauge extension cord
Aeroknow
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I make my own. I have no lighting controller to recomend
sorry man.But i will also say, i don't recomend even 1 single 1000w be plugged into a wall timer. I've been doing this for quite sometime. I've seen more than a few wall timers melt down from a 1000w ballast plugged in. Be careful man
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jkwrestling13
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I make my own. I have no lighting controller to recomend
https://4hydroponics.com/helios-1-120v-4-light-controller-with-timer
That would be something like this that I could easily pick up at my local hydro store?
Also I could plug my 2 1000w's into it and not have any problems? Could I run an extension cord from my basement to power it?
Sorry I'm extremelly lost when it comes to electric, as its something I have never dealt with in my life. But I am signed up for classes!
Aeroknow
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Honestly bro, either hire an electrician, or learn a little more. Not trying to be rude to you man
https://4hydroponics.com/helios-1-120v-4-light-controller-with-timer
That would be something like this that I could easily pick up at my local hydro store?
Also I could plug my 2 1000w's into it and not have any problems? Could I run an extension cord from my basement to power it?
Sorry I'm extremelly lost when it comes to electric, as its something I have never dealt with in my life. But I am signed up for classes!
I don't think you understand how these things work.
The lighting controller is going to be powered by either being hard wired directly into a breaker panel, or via an existing 240v outlet, such as a 30amp dryer outlet. That is what powers the lights.
The trigger cord/cable only powers the timer(120v). Read up a little more bro. Seriously k
Carolina Dream'n
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You won't be be able to use an extension cord for that controller because it doesn't get it's power from a standard household outlet. Please, hire a electrician. Have him install a washer (110v 20 amp) and dryer (220v 30 amp) outlets. The washer outlet will control dehumidifier/pumps (everything other than lights). Have him wire the light controller to dryer whip that matches the one he installed. If your going to air cool you lights have them install the exhaust for dryer and exhaust out that. You now hve increased value of property and can take everything with you when to leave.
jkwrestling13
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This is what im going to do. I would rather pay someone than risk burning the house down. Thanks for both of your guys' help.