Circut Breaker Problems

[Marlboroman520]

Ok, I got a 10 amp fuse running my circut, my lights are 15 amp and i keep blowing fuses, im running about 2.65 kw on that line, how do i fix this ? do i need 30 amp fuse, 15 for each, or just a 15 amp for both ? I have 1 1kw hps 1 1kw mh and 1 625 w air conditioner all hooked on the same circut.. btw I dont grow pot I grow medical herbs other than pot.. i only post here cause its hte only place i know that might have the awnser... btw whats the max wattage per circut ? or does this depend on what type of wireing i have, i know the wires are all new,... and about the breaker box, can i just repace the breaker i need with a 15 or 30 amp... or do i need to change the whole circut around?

 

[homegrownsweets]

i know that is way to much wattage for a 15 amp circuit i think its about 1200-1400 watts per 15 amp circuit. its 80% or something im sure the help will come. Peace Homegrown

 

[mybeans420]

your box has fuses AND breakers in it? i've never seen one that had both. homegrownsweets is right though, you've got that circuit way overloaded. it might seem like overkill to some but what "I" would do, to be on the safe side, is to run either a new 30 amp circuit for your room if you're running them at 110v. you could get away with a double pole 20 if you ran them at 220v.
either way that would give you the capacity to run both lights and your ac with a little to spare.
without knowing what the wire in your existing circuit is rated at i cant suggest just swapping out the breaker. if the wire is only rated for a 15 amp circuit then the resistance could cause your wire to heat up and it could eventually lead to a fire.
i never use anything smaller than a 20amp breaker in any of my grow circuits. some might think it's excessive but for me its peace of mind

 

[Guest]

First off don't just switch the breaker, that ( like said earlier ) could cause a fire, and we don't want to see you here later saying your house burned to the ground.

You could run a new receptcle to you room using the proper wire to support the amperage. A straight run to your breaker box. This would be the best and the easiest. You could run through the attic if you have one. Never play when it comes to electricity.

Be safe.

 

[Dutchgrown]

Sounds like good advice to me Bigmo

Yeah, electricity is nothing to guess or fool around with and then think things will be okay. I don't understand electricity and have always had assistance with it in one way or another....there's probably many on the site who do and who can and will give proper guideance. Safety should always come first.

I have an idea regarding eletricity issues....but would first ask that if there's a member who is a 'certified eletrician' with some extra time to volunteer on the site....send me a PM please.

dg

 

[Pactivist]

I will get right on this!

I will get right on this!

Hey all, I will agree that this is not a job for total amateurs. I have some electrical training as an aircraft mechanic (a job I no longer perform) But I am by no means an electrician! I do not even like to tackle my own electrical problems of which there are many, but i do. so I agree with DG, an electrician, willing to answer a few questions for fellow growers would be a very valuable member of this community! Great Idea DG. an electrician would be a hugely popular person on these boards. let me know if one ever shows up, cause I could use a little advice! peAce and keep it safe ppl. pacT
I did however find this site with some information that might be useful. However i urge everybody to remember to never go beyond 80% of a circuit breakers rated capacity, and also to make sure the wiring will handle the load. It is also a great idea to stagger the on time for your lights, have them turn on five - ten minutes apart, HID lighting uses much more current to start up then it does to operate. heres that link
http://www.angelfire.com/pa/baconbacon/page2.html
enjoy!

 

[Marlboroman520]

my mistake there only breakers in the box,.. thanks for that post , pacavist,.and everyone else who contributed... according to that site i definelty need a 30 amp breaker,... which will run 3300, at 80% thats 2640, about 10 watts under what I need,.. im sure the safeist thing to do would be to run a new line., how do i figure out the rating on the old line .,., i cant see any writing on it,. im sure its whatever the standard is ,. is 30 amp standard wireing ?

 

[BuzzBob]

Hey MarlboroMan! --

Not to beat a dead horse... But its always better to be safe than sorry!

I concur with BigMo's earlier suggestion... If your panel will support it {i.e., the service is not max'd out already}, add a new breaker, and route a new line with known ratings, as a dedicated circuit for your grow. That way you can surely rest easy knowing all is kosher with your room's electric.


-Bob

 

[baccas125]

electric

electric

hey marboro

I started a thread in the grower equipment area about electric boxes. i am not a certified electrician but have had quite a bit experience in this area. My suggestion is to check your box make sure it isn't a federal pacific box first off. They are prone to problems. next hire a qualified alecrician to review your box and wire between your next grow. If he asks what you need power for tell him woodworking equipment or something that uses a lot of power. You may also want to and extra lines to grow area.


Stay safe and Green Baccas

 

[Marlboroman520]

Yah thanks again guys baccas cool name man. I ll be hireing an electrician, I have an uncle who put the junction box in and no its not f.pacific, I cant read the name but i know its not f.pacific,. I cant beleive all the breakers are only 10 amp, maybe thats normal i dunno., hopfully they can add in a 20-30 amp line,.

 

[matthew barrack]

w=a*v

w=a*v

watts=amps*volts
amps\watts=volts
late matt

 

[Canabis Kel]

out lets

out lets

Get your self 15 amp out let saves haveing to worrie if your home will still standing and not bunrt down if your not there