Electrical Problem!

Dc5smoker

Dc5smoker

Active Member
So ok not sure if this is the right place to ask this but here it goes.
I'm running a 1000 watt set up in my grow room.
I'm running the set up in a 4x4 tent with inline fans and a regular fan.
During the day running the 1k set up and fans and ac everything is normal but the second I plug a phone charger, or my microwave the breaker pops out and shuts everything off in my house.
I literally have to unplug things just to charge my phone or turn my microwave on.
I recently got another 1k set up but seeing I can't even plug a charger in my house this other 1k set up will def not work..
Things plugged in my house..
2 tv's
Refrigerator
1 cable box
1 Internet router
1 water dispenser.
I can't even plug my stove or my washer and dryer.
So if anyone can help me with this will be great.
Ps. I will not be doing the electrical work if needed..:wall:
I had an electrician come out and all he said was run a extension cord from the laundry room and I should be ok because it runs it's own circuit.tried and failed lol still shut off
 
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tiny1

Member
Dc5smoker said:
Seems easy but as stated I won't do electrical for number of reasons lol......but thanks bro..anyone else
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It needs a dedicated circuit. Your 15 amp circuit is only going to support 1440 watts. Your light and fan, are probably pushing that limit.
Your 4x4 will produce fine product with a 600 hps. Sure, 1K is more productive, but 600s are more efficient. Sure cheaper to pick up a 200 dollar light, than to start re-wiring your home.
 
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tiny1

Member
I pondered on this a bit more, and I have a few questions.
1) Are you using a 230 volt ballast? Why would your stove affect the 115 volt system. Are you in Europe, or something? Wiring there is different. I don't know much about European electrical systems. If not:
2) How big is your main circuit breaker. If it shuts down everything, are you popping the main? If so, not good at all.
3)Is your kitchen on a 20 amp breaker, isolated. Code where I have lived, requires it. No other circuits should affect it
 
TruenoAE86coupe

TruenoAE86coupe

Moderator
If you plan on running 2000 watts worth of light you really need to learn your electrical, not only in your house but electrical basics. If your phone charger is enough to pop the circuit that is a bad sign.
Do not listen to any electrician who tells you to use an extension cord for a 1000 watt light, that is a bad idea! If you do call in someone you need to have a story in line, like i plan to put a large aquarium here and i need about 1500 watts of usable power. Telling them its a grow room legal or not is not a good idea.....
 
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tiny1

Member
TruenoAE86coupe said:
If you plan on running 2000 watts worth of light you really need to learn your electrical, not only in your house but electrical basics. If your phone charger is enough to pop the circuit that is a bad sign.
Do not listen to any electrician who tells you to use an extension cord for a 1000 watt light, that is a bad idea! If you do call in someone you need to have a story in line, like i plan to put a large aquarium here and i need about 1500 watts of usable power. Telling them its a grow room legal or not is not a good idea.....
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Absolutely spot on. My sentiments exactly. Popping the stove and the dryer, confuses me. They are on separate circuits, and twice the voltage. I an thinking the whole electrical service is screwed. Maybe it is an old 50 amp panel. Some additional info, would be helpful.
 
Murfy

Murfy

Well-Known Member
it's a 50 amp panel-

shutting down the whole house means tripping the MAIN. it's the big breaker at the top that's tripping, right?

if it says 50, you need to get more electricity into the house, which means a bigger wire from the street.
if it says 200, you have something wrong, and need a LICENSED electrician to diagnose it for you.

running continuous duty cycles of 1000 W through an average extension cord is not ggod. 12 GAUGE will run 1(ONE) 1kW lamp safely.
 
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