Electrical ???QUESTION???

How many watts can an average household socket hold without overloading and tripping the breaker?

Currently, I have a 400w HPS, a small humidifier, 95cfm exhaust fan, (2) 6" oscillating fans, and a timer on one socket.

Would adding another 1000W HPS into the mix trip it?

Depends on what the breaker is rated for... I'd guess maybe like 15 or 20 amps. Adding the 1000w could stress it, especially if you have a surge (or trip over wires lol ).

Remember that a ballast pulls another few watts in addition to the light bulb itself.

If anyone else wants to chime in...



Converting Watts to Amps

The conversion of Watts to Amps is governed by the equation
Amps = Watts/Volts

For example 12 watts/12 volts = 1 amp

And/Or

Converting Volts to Amps at fixed wattage

The conversion of Volts to Amps is governed by the equations Amps = Watts/Volts

For example 120 watts/110 volts = 1.09 amps

If possible can you run a dedicated circuit for your setup? Do you have any clue to what the outlet has on it before you started your project? In USA 110-120V receptacles are rated for 15-20 amps depending on what you have.They are probably on a 15-20 amp breaker.That 1000 Watt light will pull 12 amps on 120Volts so more than likely you will trip the breaker adding it all on one circuit. Maybe this helps a little, Good Luck...L8ter

Sometimes there are two circuits close to one another and you might get lucky and you can use one for the light and one for the rest. Go to the breaker box and fool around with shutting circuits on and off and you'll find out which outlets are on which circuit.