Newb question about lights...

[latewood]

and your computer, right? LOL yeah, unplug everything...
It is amazing how much electricity you use up even when everything you have plugged into walls is turned 'OFF'.

Unplug everything from walls when not in use, and you will save a somewhat significant amount of $'s when it comes to the conn ed bill

latewood Reviewed by latewood on 05-18-2006. Newb question about lights... hy guys, i´ve just finished setting up my indoor grow room, but i have a question, i´m using a 400w metal halide bulb, in a 18h cycle, and it just realized that my electric bill will probably blow of the chart...can anyone give me an insight on this???I mean will it be a really over the top???Are there more economical solutions thanks 4 the help.. Rating: 5

[Zandor]

Grow questions do not go in the lounge. They go in the grow section please.

[orangeman]

and your computer, right? LOL yeah, unplug everything...
It is amazing how much electricity you use up even when everything you have plugged into walls is turned 'OFF'.

Unplug everything from walls when not in use, and you will save a somewhat significant amount of $'s when it comes to the conn ed bill

Yeah, my mom told me this..If you ask me I think she even grows, now that I come to think about it..she might. Because she really didnt mention this "unplug-to-save" until I really noticed she smoked marijuana and everytime I go in her bag (I dont take anything, I'm not a theif ) she has like 3 quarters or more...Hmm, I wonder xD.

Oh and yes, I would be unplugging my computer too .

[4x5]

400w is like running a PC and a monitor (on the same schedule) I run just over 500w for my stuff, only costs and extra 22-25 bucks/month

[orangeman]

400w is like running a PC and a monitor (on the same schedule) I run just over 500w for my stuff, only costs and extra 22-25 bucks/month

I know, I always heard computers used alot of energy but I never really knew how much..but when ever I really start using a HID light or w/e for growing I dont plan on using my computer until I'm done...maybe 5 times a month but thats it , I'm too cheap to wanna spend extra bucks.

[4x5]

I completely understand, I have a roomie that has had his PC on since january 24/7, because he doesn't want to reset the desktop resolution when it boots (because he didn't properly install his $400 vid card drivers), I myself dont use my desktop much either, just my 65w laptop, the desktop is for backups only.

[orangeman]

I completely understand, I have a roomie that has had his PC on since january 24/7, because he doesn't want to reset the desktop resolution when it boots (because he didn't properly install his $400 vid card drivers), I myself dont use my desktop much either, just my 65w laptop, the desktop is for backups only.

ROFL, thats insane..I have a rich friend that kept his laptop PC on for like 200 somethin days because he wanted to break his own record for how long he kept his shit on lol. Damn man, I really do wish I had the extra money like they have..i'd actually use it for stuff that is useful instead of wasting it on shit like that.

[4x5]

Yeah, I'm about ready to kick his damn computer (since he's too lazy to put the sides back on it also...) his PC is like 22% of the total bill(not including my grow which he has NO idea about), not to mention the 27" tv and space heater in his room I had to put CFL's in every socket just to offset the cost of his PC, but he makes 3x the bucks I do, so what does he care.
<gotta go turn down the furnace again....>

[4x5]

sorry, didn't mean to hijak the thread, I am sorry.

[orangeman]

sorry, didn't mean to hijak the thread, I am sorry.

Doesnt matter, I enjoy reading your stories about your room mate and shit lol..kick his PC xD.