buddy nice
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hey, im wantin to know if i would be able to run 13 x 600w lights plus fans etc. in a 3 bed house?
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buddy nice
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what do you mean by that?
Volts x amps x .80. So 1x15 amp circuit wired 120 = 1440. 15a x 120v = 1800 x .8 = 1440 watts safely on that circuit while staying withing code and not causing a fire hazard. So assuming you are going to run new circuits from your circuit breaker and you have 200 amp service and space available you would need 1 circuit for every two lights and you might be able to get a couple fans on the same circuit depending on rating of the fans. If you we're to use larger gauge wire and wire the circuit 220v instead of 120 your lights would require a different receptical like your electric oven, dryer or water heater or some larger air conditioners but you increase the load capability on each circuit. 40a x 220 x .8 = 7040 watts so you still need more than one circuit On top of that You still need enough juice in the house. If you have 100amp service forget 13x600 watt lights unless the house is otherwise unoccupied.
buddy nice
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thats confused me i dont know alot about electricity but yes the house will be unoccupied, the only electric bein used will be for the grow?
bowlfullofbliss
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They're trying to make you aware of the fact that that kind of power usage will require extensive electrical done by a professional, or you'll burn down the house, or at best have circuts breaking every time your lights fire. You will need an upgraded service panel and many dedicated circuts to manage that kind of grow. You can't just plug in lights like that into power strips.