Check the breaker for the circuit. It's probably 15a (15amps)

My grow runs on a 15a circuit that also runs the whole basement and the parlor room in the house.

I used to have 2x 400w (1 HPS for flower 1 MH for vege) running, as well as a 96w T-5 for cloning. The grow was fine unless we were trying to do laundry. If all the lights were on, and the washer was running it would trip the breaker.


Long story short, my grow draws about 10 amps. the rest of the basement draws 7-10 amps,.... I'm going to have a buddy come in to drop another power line down there exclusively for the grow room.
canniwhatsis Reviewed by canniwhatsis on . Lighting Situation Hello Everybody! I'm hoping some of you can help me. I have a 430w HPS and a 400w MH light that I would like to use. Can I simply plug them in and not worry, or will this be too much for an ordinary basement. The circut also runs part of my kitchen, and garage (where electricity is seldom used). I have no idea how much amps go through the circut, but lets assume it is a typical household outlet (if there is such a thing). Would that be a problem? Is this enough info to work with? Thank you Rating: 5