Plug and Grow Timer with 4 Gang Socket

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jediwithredeye

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Hey guys, thankyou for taking the time to read my thread.
Ok so basically the question i have is.. is it possible to safely put a 4 gang socket in to a plug and grow timer?

So plug and grow goes in wall socket then a 4 gang extension plugs in to the [plug and grow].
Reason behind this is, so i can have 4 things turn on and off using same timer.
 
The Yorkshireman

The Yorkshireman

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Look at the inductive load pull of all gadgets together and make sure not to go over what the plug and grow states it will take. I have just bought one of those and the internal componants are 22amp fused so there you go,over 22amps should blow it. My local grow shop says that he knows a guy that runs 4x 600w HPS off one plug and grow but doesn't advise it!
 
Gastanker

Gastanker

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That is too much imo. Most timers are rated at a max of 1100w-1500w - same goes for the splitters. I personally wouldn't run all of that on a single socket but my place has mostly all 15amp breakers. 1720w is 14.3 amps at 120v which is really pushing your lines and getting things hotter than you really want.

You really need to run a 1200w heater while your light is on? Why not just upgrade to a larger light...toss the 1200w heater and the 400w light and just run a 1kW light - less cost, a ton more bud, and your temps should still be fine.

Pulled this off a site: confusing as they say it can handle either 600w or 1500w lol.

This one is only rated at 13 amp... which means your gear will not run on it (or will but will burn it out) There are many plug and grow timers - http://www.hyjo-hydroponics.com/plug--grow-heavy-duty-timer-952-p.asp

Here's another:

PLUG AND GROW TIMER
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Plug & Grow replacement for the hugely popular but now discontinued Envirolite 22 amp 24 hour Heavy Duty Mechanical Segmental Timer.​
Will safely control up to 6 x 250watt Plug and Grow or one x HPS 600 watt system yet operates on a standard 13amp 3 pin plug.

 
PJ Diaz

PJ Diaz

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jediwithredeye said:
400w light , 2x60watt fans , 1200w heater
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That's just barely below 15 amps drawn on a 115v circuit. If your voltage drops down to 110v you will be exceeding 15 amps. Most standard timers and power strips are rated for 15 amps, and sometimes 20 amps. Check your limits so you don't trip anything. Watts = Amps X Volts.
 
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