Thanks for the explanation Tony, good info. I too am paranoid of the power company becoming suspicious.

I liked your example of the 600w, because that would be my choice of lighting, but on an 18/6 schedule for veg. I think I'm paying .17 KWH.
600w x 18 / 1000 = 10.80 x .17 = 1.84(day cost) x 30(month) = $55.08

With my powerbill that can average anywhere from 70-110$ a month depending on usuage, another 55$ monthly I would assume would be a red flag because thats a 50% increase.
Salvein211 Reviewed by Salvein211 on . Will the electric company become suspicious? Was just thinking about my 600W HPS lamp setup (comes with a ballast), and if someone could, please tell me what risks I take at being detected say by the electric company, will they make a big deal or do I not really have much to worry about for one lamp on all the time? I am starting a new setup in a closet space of 2ft x 3ft x 10ft Can someone please shed some light so to speak :p on what risk is there if I do leave one HPS lamp on all the time for growing? Will I be questioned, Rating: 5