I am moving power from my house to a hole in the woods ( where my rooms gunna be), this will be operated by a standard extension cord, with one of those multi plug things at the end. My ventilation, lights, fans, etc is all pre wired to the 110v normal plugs.
So basically can I simply just plug all the cords into the exstension cord? If not what all do I need to figure out of the power supply, lights etc, and the cords to make it all work?
Thank you.
This is not as overwhelming as some make it out to be.
1st Add all all the AMPS of the products you will be using in your shed.
2nd Allot 15-20% extra amperage to compensate for surge of startup. If your using LED there isnt a need for this much extra. HPS and MH for sure though you need the 20%
3rd Buy an extension cord capable of handling said AMPERAGE figured above,
Plug that bitch into the wall outlet and let her rip.
Keep in mind the AMPS of the breaker you are using(from your main panel) must be higher that the sum total of steps 1+2, and your not running other stuff without realizing it. like if its on a garage breaker and you come home and open the garage door, tripping the breaker and kicking your grow room in the balls. Depending on the draw you plan on using you may want to split it on two breakers with two extension cords.
The reason you should use extension cords and not romex, is because if you use romex you have to bury it in a conduit and that draws a straight line to your treasure chest.
Also, if you get caught with the buried romex your fucked.
If you use extension cords at least you have plausible deny-ability.
" I had those out there for when I trim tree branches and blow leaves out of the yard.. and some sons of bitches are using them for grass growing, Jesus.. I was wondering why my electric bill went up." or something.
Just remember not to exceed the ratings on the products your using. all the math is there you just have to work it out.
Good luck!