Landlords measure our electric meter

Discussion in 'Security' started by sellyourdope, Sep 30, 2013.

  1. Okay, so I am a new grower and im thinking of growing 15-20 plants in my house. My landlords live very close and the neighborhood is very quiet -- and im pretty sure most of my neighbors either grow or smoke since i live in the middle of nowhere. 
     
    To get to the point, my landlords and i share an electric meter so they tell us how much the bill is, i have a 700/800 sq foot house and we have propane running our stove, water heater, heater. Im thinking of getting 1-2 1000w lights but im not sure if it will be noticeable to the landlords. a generator will probably be too loud in such a quiet neighborhood. will one 1000w light be able to cover 15-20 plants or will I definitely need two? I know things like this are all over this site but I cant seem to get any clear answers. 
     
    Also how much would just the 1000w light raise the bill? 
     
    Lastly, I've heard LED lights can cut down the electricity bill, but they seem to be a bit of an investment, and im not sure how much i would need/if they work as well. 
     
    Thank you for reading and I hope someone can help me!
     
    :D

     
  2. Yes theyll notice.

    Start small. 400w or lower and gauge the situation.

    You should have a good coverup excuse for an excessive bill. New ac, heater, dryer whatever,

    Dont grow 25 plants..good God.
    Start small..2-4 at the most. Learn the ropes. Its tough managing plants, especially if its your first grow.

    If your landlords live right nextdoor, id be very very worried about smell too.
     
  3. sounds like your landlord is in the same building, ie different floor or duplex. I wouldn't risk it. 
     
  4. Find another place to live. Go sell your dope somewhere else.
     
  5. I would reconsider on the Leds. Do you want an investment or do yoou want more money going to the electric bill? :smoke:
     
  6. Don't wreck your landlord's place.
     
  7. OMG why so many for your first time and also with your landlord down your neck like that... you must be asking to get pinched man. Keep it small.. try investing in a grow closet or grow box , alot of them come with almost everything you need! Stay safe man be smart. :smoke: :bongin:
     
  8. For god sake... your asking for troble if you grow 25-30 plants.....
     
    Grow 1 or 2 plants
     
  9. I agree with everyone else. Grow a couple at least to start. You're gonna fuckin murder them all if you try and manage so many at once. Also, if you get busted (and after reading this post, your risk-level is above average..) you'll only be charged with 1 or 2 plants. 
     
  10. 2k watts is going to jump the bill probably $60 to $100 per month. If the bills are normally consistent they will definetly notice.
     
  11. How would you hide that if he needed access for repairs or upgrades? That's inevitable, not so easy to dismantle a 2kw grow on short notice.
     
    Better off converting a wardrobe or two, stage some old (free) computer towers as props to explain electric use and insist on paying for the extra.
     
  12. yea if smells not a prob get a 600w or somethin and say you run a space heater
     
  13. do (1) 1,000w and do smaller plants autoflowers and run the light 16 hours and it cost about $30 a month. You can grow 25 plants easy.
     
  14. #14 FunTimeGrowHap, Feb 22, 2014
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    To actually have an LED array that compares to HID lighting, you will be approaching the same draw.  LEDs start pulling ahead when you factor in cooling.  Either way, I wouldn't go bigger than a 250 watt cabinet in your circumstances.  I would grab a muffler to go with the centrifugal fan and carbon filter to.
     
    The landlord is going to know what an average bill looks like....don't try to bullshit the guy that owns the place, has a key, and knows your schedule.  He stands to lose his property if it can be proven he was aware but indifferent to your activities.......i.e. free spy for the cops.
     

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