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b4u2d0 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-10-2005, 02:31 AM

Ight so im starting a new grow this winter, and wonder if i could use a exstension cord for my 400 w hps light? becouse thier is no outlit neer my grow box.

WarezHaxor · #2 (**permalink**) 11-10-2005, 02:43 AM

Should work perfectly fine, shouldnt be a problem with that at all

AstralSativa · #3 (**permalink**) 11-10-2005, 07:21 AM

Just dont use no cheap ass cord. I've seen posts about fires being started because of cheap ass cords.

guy from 70's · #4 (**permalink**) 11-10-2005, 08:04 AM

Do yourself a favor..

Either pay big bucks for a 12/3 cord....this would be the smallest I would use

or buy whatever lenght raw wire.....either 12/3 or ...better yet 10/3
then buy a 1 male an 1 female three wire heavy duty type ends . I suggest at least 20 amp rating. The make your own cord

12/3 or 10/3 cord will carry alot more amperage then your light will need to be safe.

the "standard" extension cords or usually 14/2 or 16/2 wire....the "heavy duty standard " are 14/3, or 16/3....because they have a third"green" ground wire ..

STILL....I wouldnt personnally use any wire smaller then 12/3...my first choice would be 10/3...That way you can sleep at nite an know your not going to wake up to yourfire alarm....

murray2 · #5 (**permalink**) 11-10-2005, 09:33 AM

use a 2.5mm three core cable just put a power breaker on it instead of a plug and that will do! it will give u peace of mind 2.depends on wat lights ur using and how many amps ur pulling the more lights the heavier duty cable an then possibly a contactor and overload if ur really keen!

b4u2d0 · #6 (**permalink**) 11-11-2005, 08:21 PM

ty yall

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#1 (permalink) 11-10-2005, 02:31 AM
b4u2d0 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 66	exstension cord? Ight so im starting a new grow this winter, and wonder if i could use a exstension cord for my 400 w hps light? becouse thier is no outlit neer my grow box.

#2 (permalink) 11-10-2005, 02:43 AM
WarezHaxor 56k Fury Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New York(Canadian Border) Posts: 381	Should work perfectly fine, shouldnt be a problem with that at all

#3 (permalink) 11-10-2005, 07:21 AM
AstralSativa One Step Closer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 312	Just dont use no cheap ass cord. I've seen posts about fires being started because of cheap ass cords. __________________ Potheads gathered in their masses. Just like schoolkids in their classes. Sober minds that need instructions, on power of leafs seductions. In the fields the crops burning, as the war machine keeps turning. Pot and love to mankind, resonates in smoky minds.

#4 (permalink) 11-10-2005, 08:04 AM
guy from 70's Old School Stoner Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,005	Do yourself a favor.. Either pay big bucks for a 12/3 cord....this would be the smallest I would use or buy whatever lenght raw wire.....either 12/3 or ...better yet 10/3 then buy a 1 male an 1 female three wire heavy duty type ends . I suggest at least 20 amp rating. The make your own cord 12/3 or 10/3 cord will carry alot more amperage then your light will need to be safe. the "standard" extension cords or usually 14/2 or 16/2 wire....the "heavy duty standard " are 14/3, or 16/3....because they have a third"green" ground wire .. STILL....I wouldnt personnally use any wire smaller then 12/3...my first choice would be 10/3...That way you can sleep at nite an know your not going to wake up to yourfire alarm....

#5 (permalink) 11-10-2005, 09:33 AM
murray2 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: scotland Posts: 90	use a 2.5mm three core cable just put a power breaker on it instead of a plug and that will do! it will give u peace of mind 2.depends on wat lights ur using and how many amps ur pulling the more lights the heavier duty cable an then possibly a contactor and overload if ur really keen!

#6 (permalink) 11-11-2005, 08:21 PM
b4u2d0 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 66	ty yall

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