2000 watts on a 15 amp breaker

Hello.

I have been wanting another 1000 watt light but am already running an extension cord for the veg room.

I was thinking I could run two flower rooms at 11.5 hours a day but flip flop them so that they run the only 15 amp breaker I have in the basement 24 hours a day. I am not interested in upgrading the power in the breaker box where I live right now.

So my idea is plastic up another 10x10 room in my basement. set it up with another light and fans.

My question is it safe? are timers reliable enough?

I cant find a flipflop timer for less then the price of another ballast and timer.

If that would work I might actually have some weed to smoke by christmas.

15 Amps * 110 Volts = 1650 Watts. That's when Power Factor = 1. 2000 Watts is an overload for that breaker. If you're a handy guy you can buy a plain NO/NC relay and use that. I'm not aware of the prices in the US.

I just looked at flip flop timers too and found the same thing. Quality timers rated for the 8-9 amps your drawing should hold up... It is somewhat risky but all you would do is trip the breaker when the second light tries to fire up.

I looked up those flip flop timers, and I think it's a waste of money. Grab a 25 Amp Digital AC timer with NO and NC contacts. Almost 10 times cheaper, and more reliable.
You can go old school with an electro-mechanic relay and a simple timer.
Both solutions are cheaper than this flip flop switch.

then again...just putting in the time to learn and figure out how to add or upgrade my outlet would be best. 2000 watts in one room will be better and cheaper then flip flopping. But it does sound sweet.

I'm afraid of electricity. But I have one 15 amp breaker on the box in the basement with one outlet coming out of it hanging right off of the breaker box. So I think all I need is a new breaker, some romex, and an outlet.

Is it super simple? what kind of tools will I need? a drill probably? a voltage meter?

Just by a double 20 and some 12/3 chord, you'll have more than needed.