electric safety

lochem

Well-Known Member

Oct 14, 2010

• #1

im going to be running 3 CFL's into one timer (thru an outlet splitter)

1 x 45W and
2 x 26 W

need i be worried about fire hazard/too much wattage etc
?

 

SnowWhite420

Active Member

Oct 14, 2010

• #2

nah man.. if you left your room light on all day would you be worried about a fire? its the same thing..

 

reggaerican

Well-Known Member

Oct 14, 2010

• #3

no worries man that is only 91watts or 1 whole amp of power haha.. your good

 

lince

Well-Known Member

Oct 15, 2010

• #4

I would just keep in mind that some lamp-holders only support up to 40W, apart from that should be fine

 

lochem

Well-Known Member

Oct 16, 2010

• #5

well i got 3 x 45 W bulbs in the end.... 2 are 6500 K and one is 2700 K . im keeping that one in the middle. from what i understand as long as the ratio is 2:1 for the correct color temp im all good
so far no elec problems yet!

 

lochem

Well-Known Member

Oct 16, 2010

• #6

thanks for the help too

 

reggaerican

Well-Known Member

Oct 16, 2010

• #7

dude great avatar!!

 

lochem

Well-Known Member

Oct 17, 2010

• #8

Thx yea it's hilarious
Anyway I've upgraded to 3 x 45 w

 

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NewClosetGrower

Well-Known Member

Oct 17, 2010

• #9

the timers are fine guys, its just like turning on the switch for your lights

 

lochem

Well-Known Member

Oct 18, 2010

• #10

especially with the "A" energy rating im sure its even less of a problem. just make sure it dont get too hot or too close to the leaves, close is good but with enough watts of CFL's it can get hotter than u think and the leaves can reach up and get burned