No outlet in closet

Use a multiple outlet heavy duty extension to split up the loads.

A 12/3 minimum.

Amazon.com: Yellow Jacket 2882 12/3 15-Amp SJTW Contractor 2-Foot Extension Cord with Lighted Power Block: Home Improvement

 

i have the same problem. I have my setup: outlet> 3-prong adapter >timer > extension cord > 3-prong adapter > power strip >ballast >light + fan. i have yet to plug it all in because it looks sketchy as fuck, but im only gonna be running 400w.

whats 12/3 mean?

 

12/3 That is the size and number of conductors in the extension cord. It will be heavy and expensive.

 

Most of the ones that big were like 25 feet.. It's 5 feet max to my outlet, so that won't work. I guess ill try to make the 2-foot yellow one from above work.

 

Here are two:

Amazon.com: Coleman Cable 04492 6-Feet 12/3-Wire Gauge 4-Way SEOW Outdoor Vinyl Extension Cord: Home Improvement


http://www.amazon.com/Power-First-4...059&sr=8-106&keywords=12+gauge+extension+cord

 

thanks, jolly. one more question, would it be at all hazardous to use 3 prong adapters kinda like these? Amazon.com: AXIS 45086 3-Prong to 2-Prong Electrical Adapter - 2 Pack: Electronics

the timer i have only takes 2 prongs.

 

Don't wanna sound dumb nut drywall is easy to make a hole in perhaps there is an oit;et near the wall of the closet or perhaps one that could be easy turned around to face into the closet

 

The two prong type timers do not handle a lot of current.

Get yourself a three prong.

Those adapters will work however.

 

my walls arent drywall my house is pretty old those bitches are thick! and if you cant tell already i dont know a god damn thing about electricity.

this is the timer:http://www.amazon.com/Intermatic-TN...&ie=UTF8&qid=1356846428&sr=1-1&keywords=timer

the timer has 3 prongs, but my outlet only takes 2.

 

I prefer solid state timers (no moving parts).

Woods Cable 50009 Indoor 7-Day Heavy-Duty Digital Outlet Timer, with 2 Outlets - Smarthome

 

IMHO I'd rewire a separate breaker for your grow.


VERY EASY^^^ Probably took me 15min to do all of this.

Flip all power from breaker

copper wire, white wire and black wire in the box has all the separate connects, The circuit breaker just pushes and clicks in, the wires are then ran from the CB out of the CB box and to your "new" outlet....

Wire the outlets to the instructions on the outlets (white to silver screws, black to gold srews, and copper to the green screw.

Flip the breakers back on

and BLAM power! (I chose a 40AMP Breaker to add in for 2 lights and exras)

(15amp per light and 10amp for the accessories)

 

lol sorry man im not fucking with my circuit breakers or outlets im only running 400 watts.

and Jolly, looking at the the product features, this one might not work either. my outlets are side-by-side, so i would have to turn it sideways.

Product Features
Digital timer-up to 20 different settings per day
Programmable timer controls a motor load up to 3/4hp
Indoor Appliance timer is rated at 15-Amps, 1875-Watt, great for heaters and fans
CFL and LED compatible timer works with energy saving bulbs-with daylight savings features
Fits perfectly on the bottom outlet, leaving the top wide open for other appliances

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006LYHEHG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

You need at least a 12/3 extension cord. Heavy duty air conditioner extension cords work, but will only let you plug one thing into it. Walmart has 'em.

Soxfantony - Unless you're willing to risk burning your house down for a couple of plants, you *need* to have a 3-prong outlet. That is the ground wire. It is necessary.

To start, you want to look and see what type of Romex wire is used to wire that receptacle. Flip the breaker off, and pull out the outlet and take a look at the wire. Does it have 2 or 3 wires? If it only has 2, you need to re-wire the whole thing, or start looking into LED's or something.

 

Lol do what you want, I'm recommending it. If you're scared that's one thing, but if you don't understand something like electricity learn it so you can work with it later.... I've had plenty of experience with electronics but never even dabbled in the circuit breaker ordeal but common since proceeds...

Hope the best in your future grows, google how stuff works - electricity could learn a few!

 

You did use at least #8 wire right?

 

Go to Home Depot or Lowes etc. Purchase 10' of SJOOW CORD $10 and a male and female plug end $6.

Black to brass white to silver and green to green.

 

If you understand a few basic electrical concepts it will make your life easier.

When you are trying to figure out how much electricity a certain type of conductor will use you are dealing with amperage (amps).

The typical home outlet will be serviced by a 15 amp or 20 amp breaker. Determine what the amperage rating for the breaker that serves your outlet is.

It is pretty easy to figure out how many amps each thing you plug in will draw. Sometimes the item will have an amperage rating. If they do not find the wattage of the device and use Ohm's Law.

The part of Ohm's Law that we will use will use watts/voltage=amps, so a 400w hps running on a 120v circuit will draw about 4 amps (the ballast will add a little to the amperage). A 1000w light will draw a little over 9 amps.

You never want to load a circuit beyond about 80% of it's capcity, so a 15 amp circuit should only see a 12 amp load. Running a 1000w light on this circuit will be difficult when you add more load.

Cord gauges and amp ratings for copper wire at appx 60 degrees:

14 ga - 15 amp
12 ga - 20 amp
10 ga - 30 amp
8 ga - 40 amp

The longer the run and the hotter the temp the larger conductor you want to use for safety. Typically a 12 ga extension will work, a 10 ga is better.

AND- a 240v circuit can carry twice the amount of amperage because doubling the voltage cuts the amperage in half. Example:

400w/120v = 3.33 a

400w/240v = 1.66 a

This is why you see growers running a circuit from their dryer or stove plugs.

 

500 MCM if youre gonna upgrade, lmao!

 

YUP! Electricity god have blessed my garden :-D