please evaluate my electrical situation

[Punani Jack]

Ok so my average monthly usage has been between 25-29 KWH over the last year. It hit 29 last month. I have been using more electricity on purpose in preperation. I will have in my possession 2 x 400w HPS lights, 1 x 400w MH light, and 1 x 250w HPS light.

The grow room is running on a 15 or 20 amp fuse. Lets say 15 to be safe...

I wouldnt need to use the room for anything but growing so I wont need to have other personal electronics running from any of the outlets.

So I think I have given enough data for some expert out there to make a good recomendation.

If I needed to I would be willing to just turn off my water heater. I have a manual switch to turn it off. I was also worried about the pattern of 12/12. Would it be smart to compensate when the growlights are off by turning something else on... Like maybe have an A/C unit go on... Then power usage would stay somewhat the same... maybe?

Other specs incase u need to know:

growroom is aprox 10'x10'
I will have good ventilation and possibly an AC (that would depend if I can spare the electricity for one)
Outside temps range from 65F-85F

Punani Jack Reviewed by Punani Jack on 04-13-2006. please evaluate my electrical situation Ok so my average monthly usage has been between 25-29 KWH over the last year. It hit 29 last month. I have been using more electricity on purpose in preperation. I will have in my possession 2 x 400w HPS lights, 1 x 400w MH light, and 1 x 250w HPS light. The grow room is running on a 15 or 20 amp fuse. Lets say 15 to be safe... I wouldnt need to use the room for anything but growing so I wont need to have other personal electronics running from any of the outlets. So I think I have Rating: 5

[the image reaper]

I run my 'dark' hours from noon to 6 during vegging ... this way, the heat given off from the lamps is done during the coolest times, and the warmest time of day wont have added heat ...
I wouldnt worry about showing 'too much electrical usage' with the setup you have , hell, a color TV commonly will pull 600 watts by itself, my microwave pulls 1400 more ... no biggie ... :smokin: