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    #1
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    Old Apt electrical help

    thas is the picture of the breaker. how much watts to each. also should i check the wiring. Rented the place just for the purpose, starting mid sept. any pointer welcome
    Montroso Reviewed by Montroso on . Old Apt electrical help thas is the picture of the breaker. how much watts to each. also should i check the wiring. Rented the place just for the purpose, starting mid sept. any pointer welcome Rating: 5

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    Old Apt electrical help

    2 15 amps type s

    2 20 amps type s

    2 20A any idea what all this means

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    #3
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    Old Apt electrical help

    THAT MEANS,,,,, TO EACH OF THOSE FUSES,, YOU CAN ONLY RUN THAT MANY AMPS. YOU NEED TO MARK EACH ONE AS TO WHERE IT GOES TO.

    YOU NEED TO WORK OUT THE AMP LOAD FOR YOU LITES, FANS, ETC.

    GOOD LUCK

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    #4
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    Old Apt electrical help

    sounds about right to me. I assume you are going to use CFL in a closet so once you find what breakers go to what plug and what works lights you can figure out where to put your closet grow.

    Good luck and happy growing.

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    #5
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    Old Apt electrical help

    For example: 400 (watt lights) / 110 or 120 (voltage) = 3.63 or 3.3 AMPS


    That's how many AMPS one 400W Light would eat up.. Add up all the electrical devices you have hooked up to one fuse BUT do not exceed 15AMP, as rated.

    15 AMPS would be 15 X 110 = 1650 Watts
    ..which would be perfect for a one 1000W bulb set-up with all the gadgets.

    I remember this vaguely so anyone with a more descriptive instruction please enlighten.

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    #6
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    Old Apt electrical help

    A 1000 watt light can draw up to 15 amps when it ignites, then it will drop. Remember that.

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    #7
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    Old Apt electrical help

    thank you all. im planning approx 500w cfl Im having someone check the wiring. but i think ill be ok

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    #8
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    Old Apt electrical help

    Quote Originally Posted by Racerx
    A 1000 watt light can draw up to 15 amps when it ignites, then it will drop. Remember that.
    9.9 at max the start up voltage bump is stored in the cap or ignator not the transformer.

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    #9
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    Old Apt electrical help

    Don't run over 18 amps on a breaker, timer, or cable rated for 20. Give yourself that added peace of mind.
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