rkymtnman
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hire an electrician.
240 volt to 120 volt adapters?
- Thread starter Psychedelicactus
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Herb & Suds
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Boatguy
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Yes that cord splits to 110 outlets. It would work fine. A shorter one will be cheaper
thefullspectrum
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Ohm's law. Voltage = current x resistance.
You'll suffer noticeable voltage drop after 200 foot of extension cord!
Way too long unless its very heavy gauge. 20 amp lead?
You'll suffer noticeable voltage drop after 200 foot of extension cord!
Way too long unless its very heavy gauge. 20 amp lead?
Boatguy
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At 240v 25' is a short distance, and not subject to very much voltage drop.
thefullspectrum
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He said 200 feet
Psychedelicactus
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By looking at how the fuses are in the breaker panel, one 240v outlet has 2-100 amp breakers. The other 240v outlet goes to dual 60 amp breakers. So I think this should be capable of plenty of power if I run 2 heavy guage extension cords with 2-120v outlets on the end of each. I might be over estimating the distance if I get creative with how I run the cords. Could be only 100 ft. If I ran romex/permanent hookup to breaker panel wouldn't I have the distance issue to worry about regardless of the wiring solution?
It's amazing how the internet can be so helpful in cases like this. With all of your suggestions I think I might have found a good solution until I pay someone to rewire the system for me.
Much respect
-Cactus
It's amazing how the internet can be so helpful in cases like this. With all of your suggestions I think I might have found a good solution until I pay someone to rewire the system for me.
Much respect
-Cactus
Herb & Suds
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chronnie49
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We actually pay by the Kwh so the price will be the same whether its 240 or 120v
visajoe1
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Yep. Still remember, amazingly, some high school physics.
Watts= Voltage X Amperage
thunderbayp2pat
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I run both 240v and 120v it’s nice to have options from one room to the next.
MidnightSun72
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My veg room is all 120V.
my Flower room is 220V for all lights. And 120V for fans and dehumidifier. 120 and 220 alternating outlets. All the 220 outlets are switched from a relay for timing.
thunderbayp2pat
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The lights run off the 240 the appliances A/C,dehumidifier,chiller,pumps all on banks of 120 actually need to add a breaker or two this week and another bank of 3 or six plugs for cloning equipment. So far just running one room running hoping to get a second one up soon.
sorry about the messy photos…. Your electrical looks nice btw!!! Obviously on point. I’ve still got work to do with this space, as this is only my second run in this room.
