LOL Dex!....and your still alive to tell about it, aren't you?
You guys have questions on basic electricity ask us before you do anything could get you into trouble ok? We'll try to keep you alive! Good idea about splitting off some of the load on that circuit and spreading it over two circuits....this will keep you safe and growing for years to come. Always look for the simplest way to solve a problem first, then go to the complex dangerous solutions only as a last resort! Here's a tip if you MUST use extension cords to do this....get the heaviest cord (thickest wire) you can afford if you are going to run it any distance at all....it's always better to have too big a wire, than too small! Much much safer too! If you think 12ga wire will handle it, buy 10ga, to be sure! Or in Dex's case if 2.5mm looks good, go for 3, or 4 even! Larger wire costs more, but it takes a lot more abuse than small wire, and 10ga will be near impossible to overload without tripping the breaker, (and that's what is supposed to happen on an overload situation) even at 100yds distance from the panel.
TANKJR Reviewed by TANKJR on . Amp question for you electric pros??? So I came across a power cost chart and it mentioned that you shouldn't draw more than 75% of the rated amps of the circuit. So here is my question- my grow space has a 16 amp circuit. I have 130w of cfl which draws about 1.5 amps. A blower that draws 1.2 amps at full power. And a 1k HPS lamp that draws 9 amps. A couple smaller fans that probably draw another amp. So that's about 12-13 amps that I will be drawn. Is drawing 13 amps from a 16 amp circuit too risky? Anyone know an Rating: 5