Also, I would like to confirm...the 20 amp breaker in the subpanel is running 240V correct?
120/240V circuit breakers...
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rkymtnman
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if it's not connected to another 20A breaker, it's not 240V.
a single breaker has one "hot" leg of 120v.
2 single breakers connected by a pin/nail/etc are how you get 240v. each one has a "hot" leg of 120v
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So when you guys install a 30 amp outlet, are you guys just using one of those cords/adapters that convert the 30amp plug to a 15 amp plug for the ballast?
sorry for so many questions, I believe electrical safety takes precedent to everything else...won't have a grow if the place burns down...
sorry for so many questions, I believe electrical safety takes precedent to everything else...won't have a grow if the place burns down...
rkymtnman
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i'd pay an electrician to wire up your room like you want it and so plugs etc are in places that will be convenient for you. you need to give him or her a good idea of ALL that will be there so they can figure how to wire it correctly and make sure everything can handle the amps/watts that you plan on using. and they can make sure you have the capability to add a few extras without the need to add more circuits.
genuity
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Check your dryer amps,if in the us..most are 50amp..some 30amp...after you find that out,get one of these
Then buy the dryer plug that fits your existing one..this is the 30amp one,it runs 4-1000watt @ 240very
Very easy to setup.
genuity
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It has a soft start...but I'll make sure to look tonight.
My dryer runs off of nat gas so I don't think it runs on a 30amp anymore, we redid the house a couple years ago and they removed that plug.
But interestingly that 20 amp breaker outlet is right behind the washer/dryer but it isn't being used...the washer/dryer looks like they are plugged in a 15 amp outlet...