Best Power Strip For Two 5x5 Tents On LED'S And AC Infinity Equipment?

[MajorGrindage]

I will be setting up two 5x5 tents soon, meaning i will have quite a lot of plugs to deal with.

The tent is Gorilla Grow Tent, The lights are HLG scorpion diablo, and the rest of the equipment such as exhaust and oscillating fans are AC Infinity.

My question is:

• Is there a brand of a power strip you would recommend, so i have more outlets to plug things into such as humidifiers,lights,fans,etc.?

Thank you so much in advance for any help you give me! It is much appreciated!

 

[Creeperpark]

I will be setting up two 5x5 tents soon, meaning i will have quite a lot of plugs to deal with.

The tent is Gorilla Grow Tent, The lights are HLG scorpion diablo, and the rest of the equipment such as exhaust and oscillating fans are AC Infinity.

My question is:

• Is there a brand of a power strip you would recommend, so i have more outlets to plug things into such as humidifiers,lights,fans,etc.?

Thank you so much in advance for any help you give me! It is much appreciated!

Thats a good question and very important too. Check out this site

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[CharlesU Farley]

I use three of these, because I distribute the load among the lights and the exhaust fan. Have used these since my computer days, with great success. I also use arc fault outlets for all attached devices.

Surge Supression

 

[Mattstyling]

Good morning!! I have the AC infinity 4x4 and a surge arrestor/plug strip is about 2” too long. But it sounds perfect for what you’re needing. Check it out.

 

[MajorGrindage]

I use three of these, because I distribute the load among the lights and the exhaust fan. Have used these since my computer days, with great success. I also use arc fault outlets for all attached devices.

Surge Supression

Hey, sorry for the late reply, but ive got a question if you dont mind!

I ordered a few of these surge protectors you recommended because they seem to be the best ive found.

My question is: Do you keep the surge protectors outside the tent, and just run all of your equipments cords outside of the tent?
Or can they withstand the humidity inside of the tent? I am thinking about having the power strips inside of the tents to make it easier to just plug all of my lights/fans into it, but i dont want to start a house fire or something if its not able to withstand the humidity.

Thanks in advance for any help, and thank you for recommending the surge protector! It is much appreciated.

 

[CharlesU Farley]

My question is: Do you keep the surge protectors outside the tent, and just run all of your equipments cords outside of the tent?

Yes

Or can they withstand the humidity inside of the tent? I am thinking about having the power strips inside of the tents to make it easier to just plug all of my lights/fans into it, but i dont want to start a house fire or something if its not able to withstand the humidity.

Without a doubt, the high humidity would have a negative affect over time.

Thanks in advance for any help, and thank you for recommending the surge protector! It is much appreciated.

You're welcome, I'm glad it worked out for you. I keep the surge suppressors external to the tent and run extension cords inside the tent to connect up fans and lighting. Here's a recent shot of one of the tents:

 

[Hiddenjems]

Once you get past one tent it’s time to think about doing proper wiring. I hate using plugs, especially cheap china plugs and receptacles loaded around 10 amps for years. Any corrosion will have things getting hot quick. I don’t know how many 20 amp rated timers I’ve seen melted from one light pulling less than 8 amps.

 

[trixP]

Check your fuse box

Fixtures directly into the wall

Lucky the Aci stuff is all low voltage so your math you’ll be fine, most quality power bars are made of metal and have surge breakers and all the things you need also generally 1800v no where near close to the aci stuff consumption

 

[trixP]

Once you get past one tent it’s time to think about doing proper wiring. I hate using plugs, especially cheap china plugs and receptacles loaded around 10 amps for years. Any corrosion will have things getting hot quick. I don’t know how many 20 amp rated timers I’ve seen melted from one light pulling less than 8 amps.

Each set up should be on different breakers different bars etc different rooms outlets

 

[trixP]

Don’t skimp
Out on a quality bar outlet 50-60$ you will have a quality unit look for metal construction

Do test runs check heat, pull plugs outta wall check for heat