Contractors and extensions

2cent said:

I have a 4 way plugged into the wall with 2 plugs and from that I have 4 extension leads 10m heavy duty plugged in to reach my room all single sockets. Each one I plug in a 400watt led
Is that safe? I feel it is but I hate extension leads so checking before I turn the 4th light on as it has a 20m cable which on my welder drops current but that is bloody 16amp these are only hlg 350 and bxex 450 leds each on its own extension lead to the contactor timer

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Jimski said:

Amps = watts ÷ volts
400÷ 110= 3.6 amps x 4 lights = 14.4 amps on a 15 amp circuit.

Not a safe situation right at the wall with an extra voltage drop from extension cords.

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2cent said:

It's a 4 way maxi bright wall Contractor 26amp for 4 1000watt hps
Im using 4 350watt led
And as there far away put each one on its own 10m 13amp extension lead. Didn't want them all on 1 lead even though lead states 3600watt max I figured it safer each one being on its own lead to its own plug on the timer
I could get longer light kettle leads instead but there fused too so didn't see harm having extension lead with its own fuse extra
Output: 4 x timer controlled standard 13A 230V BS1363 switched outlet sockets. Maximum load capacity 26A (13A per side)

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2cent said:

@conor c was your like a your safe? or just that ur here lol
is taht safe?View attachment 5457716

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conor c said:

I think so but I'm no spark gas and electrics is the two things I don't mess with I would always get someone to double check first bud just to be safe anyways good to see ye bro hope your good

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2cent said:

long time fella, how ya been? whats trains ya playikng with.
any idea on leds? one of my bxeb pannels has starter flickering like power up down dont know why, other one on sameplug isnt

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