Mystery101
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I want to put 2 600's + an intake in a 4x4/5x5 tent(havent decided). Can I do it without having to rewire/hire dirty electritian etc.
Can I run 2 600's in the same room without elec. problems?
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skinnyone
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If it is on a 20 amp breaker and your wiring is rated for that load yes...check out bored electricians posts or send him a message
GrowingfortheGold
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Yes. How many watts does he intake use? The lowest amps on a circuit is gonna be 15. 15 @ 110v = 1,650watts. 15 @ 230v = 3,450 watts.
1,650 watts > 1,280watts~ + Intake
1,650 watts > 1,280watts~ + Intake
skinnyone
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I thought the rule was to use only 80% for fire safety?
GrowingfortheGold
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I added a buffer zone since they truly run at 120/240 volts not 110/230 volts...
Mystery101
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Im not sure how many watts it is. Its just a regular sized bedroom. Right now i have a 600, a little oscillating fan, and an intake 475 cfm. THATS IT. all ill be adding is another 600, its not my house though and i dont want it burnt down.
So i have your word that my house wont burn down with another 600 guys?
So i have your word that my house wont burn down with another 600 guys?
IAm5toned
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this is completely wrong.
15a @ 110v = 1650w
7.5a @ 220v=1650w
the wattage NEVER changes, only the amperage or voltage....
80% of 1650w= 1320w MPF (max power factor)
2 x 600w = 1200w (lights)
1 x 100w = 100w (fans & timers/relays)
1200w + 100w = 1300w= 10.83 FLA (full load amperage)
1300w FLA < 1320w MPF
your cutting it close, but it will be fine by any industry standard or code...
Man o' the green
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I run 2x600 + fans on one 15A circuit, but I make sure to spread the load around to as many outlets as possible, probably me just being paranoid.
skinnyone
Well-Known Member
this is completely wrong.
15a @ 110v = 1650w
7.5a @ 220v=1650w
the wattage NEVER changes, only the amperage or voltage....
80% of 1650w= 1320w MPF (max power factor)
2 x 600w = 1200w (lights)
1 x 100w = 100w (fans & timers/relays)
1200w + 100w = 1300w= 10.83 FLA (full load amperage)
1300w FLA < 1320w MPF
your cutting it close, but it will be fine by any industry standard or code...
thats if you know there is nothing else on that circuit
captain792000
New Member
electrician here...the answer to your question is, If your power supply(outlet) is on a 20 amp breaker and its not loaded up with other things (ex... appliances like coffee pots, toasters, large heaters, ect.. ect...) than your fine......a 20 amp breaker,s max load is about 2300 watts... so 2 600,s = 1200 watts...thats only half of the full load allowed on a 20 amp.....good luck...
IAm5toned
Well-Known Member
you could get away with an additional 200w or so for intermittant use when the lights are on...
but he'll only be able to use that 200w for 30 mins or so at a time b4 the breaker kicks.
hopefully he's in newer house where the bedroom has a dedicated arc fault
GrowingfortheGold
New Member
this is completely wrong.
15a @ 110v = 1650w
7.5a @ 220v=1650w
the wattage NEVER changes, only the amperage or voltage....
80% of 1650w= 1320w MPF (max power factor)
2 x 600w = 1200w (lights)
1 x 100w = 100w (fans & timers/relays)
1200w + 100w = 1300w= 10.83 FLA (full load amperage)
1300w FLA < 1320w MPF
your cutting it close, but it will be fine by any industry standard or code...
Damn so what'll that be for this lesson? 20$
I always thought the amps drop. That doesn't make much sense if you think about it tho...heh. Good Hash ;p
Dwight D. Schrute
Member
what if you used ballasts with 220v plugs would that help?
mofizzle415
Active Member
Hey electrician dude whats up quick question....what are the reseptacles in a backyard usually rated at ? outdoor receptacle ?and another question...within the outdoor receptacle there is two outlets are each of those 110 ?
mofizzle415
Active Member
didnt mean to jack
the thread...sorry peeps
the thread...sorry peeps
captain792000
New Member
outside receptacles are almost always the exact same thing as what you have indoors. if they look the same , they are the same,and are 120 volts (110) and most receps are rated 15 amps but are on a 20 amp breaker....
