Anyone ever worry about fire hazards?

[ToKnoIsToGro]

Just a question, particularly to people who use different lighting such as HPS, MH, and CFL. Are you ever concerned that since you will have light fixtures on for extended periods of time (18-24 hours) per day, that it may lead to a fire? I know its more likely when you have faulty wiring or overload a local system, but i cant help get it off my mind, and i would much rather prevent it rather than have to live with it. Any thoights?

Also, home depot has Metal Halide lights but only through internet and catalog orders. Could this be a measure taken by the feds to try to catch growers? check it out at home depot.com n search for them.

[BOYZNUS]

I USE INTERNET SALES FROM HOME DEPOT MH LITES TO GROW MY ORCHIDS.

WOULD HATE FOR THE FEDS TO CONFENSCATE THGEM.

[justaseed]

i always wired everything up "to code" my grandfather was an electrician and i am a contactor so i know how to wire things correctly.

tips to lessen fire hazards:

smoke alarms
all connections inside boxes
use wirenuts and electrical tape
smoke alarms
change extension cords every 12months
don't max out 1 circuit(try to split everything between 2 circuits)
smoke alarms
use the proper ballast
check ALL electrical equipment regularly
smoke alarms

[Garden Knowm]

Yes,
It is a concern.. and it is a healthy concern...

: )

[cactusman23]

I find myself getting up late at night sometimes to check my box.

[GrowinGreen23]

i mena just be senseable don't have papers around don't spill water or chemicals uummm don't put a super hto light in a closed space without a fan or somethign to cool the environment, just basic safety rules

[ToKnoIsToGro]

got a smoke alarm and a fire extinguisher. Of course, commonly sensical means should be taken, but that still does not create the absence of risk. With the home depot item, it might be designed as a red flag type of system. I would hope we could all be free to grow our orchids.

[mobay]

OUR CUSTOM MADE (patented) Bimetal thermal regulator switches are included with every sunlight shed. If the air temperature in your grow room gets above 105F, then this switch will turn off ONLY the lights. Heat transfer occurs directly through the metallic base via convection, radiation and conduction in gaseous and solid media.You can rest assured your plants will never burn, which greeatly reduces the risk of fire. Provides peace-of-mind your home is safe.

[elcheapo]

Keep all electrical equipment raised off the ground.
Keep air pumps above water level and/or use a one way valve.
Program your light cycles to correspond with when you are home the most.
Avoid using cheap water pumps.
Avoid doing your own wiring where possible.
Use common sense in regards to heat and flammable items.
Don't steal electricity.
Setup equipment on fireproof blankets to prevent spread of flame or ignition.

[LIP]

I worry yeah, but i did electronics at school, so i know its all safe.

[ToKnoIsToGro]

hey mobay, how much are those cords?

[Bender]

I stopped using cheap timers for fear of fires..;)

[justaseed]

i forgot to mention before that.....EVERY INDOOR GROWER MUST HAVE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS THAT CAN BE ACCESSED AT A SECONDS NOTICE!

remeber if a fire does start, you will have a small window of opportunity to put it out yourself then you will have to call the fire dept and GET THE HELL OUT!!!! before the firemen, AND POLICE show up.

this is not a subject i like to think about but it is very important to be prepared for all possible problems imo.

[busteruk7]

good advice justaseed
i will have to get a few around me house incase
cheers all

[justaseed]

most people never think of it but you are on your own if a fire starts unless you wanna go "on the run" or to prison. that is why fire extinguishers are so important. if you live in an apt then you must call the fire dept if you can't put it out youself. if you live in your own home you could try to put it out and if unsuccessfull, just let all the evidence burn before calling the authorities. you would probably lose everything.......except your freedom(the most important thing). i've done enough thinking on this disturbing subject. everyone, please be safe and use common sense.

[krustythfreakinclown]

The first apartment I ever had after moving out of my parent's place, there was a fire on the other side of the building. Ever since then, I am a total fire safety FREAK!

I keep a big-ass fire extinguisher and phone by my bed every night.

Remember, if your place catches on fire, whatever the fire doesn't destroy, the water from the fire hoses will...