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Discussion in 'Grow Room Design/Setup' started by mellowman, Oct 28, 2006.

  1. #1 mellowman, Oct 28, 2006
    if i placed a heavy duty thick core extension cable,run inside a hose pipe and laid it underground.run from a plug from the mains in the house and put a multi plug on the other end.would this take the strain that 2x 600w hps lights,2x125w electrolite and a fan would put on it?any info as soon as possible is greatlly appreciated :)
     
  2. #2 Num, Oct 28, 2006
    a 4mm sq 3 core cable will do the job m8. Though personally I would run 3x6mmsq to allow for future expansion.
    you're only talkin 1.5kw which is less than a kitchen kettle.

    I suggest u run an armoured cable straight from the fusebox though if u intend to route it underground - not just for safety, but there are regulations that u should follow.

    They are there to keep u safe. ;)
     
  3. #3 mellowman, Oct 28, 2006
    dont really feel that confident in starting to play with the fusebox.could get an electrician i suppose:rolleyes: .thx for the info,the 3 cable sounds appealing:devious: future expansion if deffo on the cards.any more info will be greatlly appreciated:wave:
     
  4. #4 toastybiz, Oct 28, 2006
    I think you are talking about too big a load to put onto one extension cord and one wall socket. Get an electricion to hardwire a dedicated circuit, probably run you $150 but worth it for fire safety.
     
  5. #5 Num, Oct 28, 2006
    theres nothing stopping u running an extension lead m8 - but it will be more or less permanent, so u'd be far better making a proper job of it.
    Piss easy to add a circuit to ur fusebox - just make sure the power is dead first ;)
    Whereabouts are u?? mebe a local spark can pm u??

    oh & by 3x6mm I meant a 3 core cable - not 3 separate cables ;)
     
  6. #6 Num, Oct 28, 2006
    not really m8 - at 110v it's just over 10amp & at 240v it's half that.
    Total current is less than a hairdrier uses.
     
  7. #7 mellowman, Oct 29, 2006
    yet again thx for the info,much appreciated:) done more work on the grow area today,got a few more screws to screw in and mylar to lay down,hopefully by that time i will have sorted an electrician to do the wiring:cool: by the way im based in north wales uk.maybee if i can sort a digital camera out it woul give you a better idea?thx again.mean grow room in production!:devious: =:smoking:
     

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