Growroom electric panels and how much power?

[Dawg3447]

Ok I've got a similar set up I'm working on 21 1000w up top 12 600w drops. 200 amp service. Every thing else will be on a separate service. Do I have enough power

 

[rives]

That lighting, with a healthy allowance for the ballast losses, adds up to roughly 135 amps. The 80% rule for continuous loads drops your allowable load on a 200 amp service to 160 amps. You have enough, but not a tremendous surplus.

 

[hvac guy]

i'd be weary of an electrician that didn't have an idea of what you need & where as long as you have a room layout for him . ballast locations , fan locations etc ....

I'm an electrician with 2nd year HVAC and I agree, wiring a grow is pretty straightforward.

 

[Dawg3447]

Ok so I have 3 5 ton ac only 2 will be running at any single time one also a 3 ton for veg and utility room is 100 amp panel enough for that?

 

[hvac guy]

is it single-phase or three-phase power at your location, if it's single phase, then no, 5 tons require between 30A to 40A @ 240V, if you have three-phase you'll be fine, are the ACs 208 or 240V.

 

[Dawg3447]

is it single-phase or three-phase power at your location, if it's single phase, then no, 5 tons require between 30A to 40A @ 240V, if you have three-phase you'll be fine, are the ACs 208 or 240V.

Is there a way to get more power to the room with out having the power company come out I also have a 200 amp box but the lights are going to suck that whole thing up. I also have fans pumps dehumidifiers ect. To run also any info would help thanks in advance

 

[Lyfespan]

main service regulates what you're going to be able to run down line as far as sub panels. You just can't add panels.

 

[Dawg3447]

So the only way to get more power to the building is to have the power company come and run another line for another panel?

 

[Lyfespan]

So the only way to get more power to the building is to have the power company come and run another line for another panel?

Panel upgrade from 200 to 400 amp incoming service, and then distribution to older panels.

This is going to require you pulling permits as owner builder, calling Edison or pge planning dept. getting a new panel location and ok from them.

You maybe required to dig up and replace the old pipe to accommodate new larger feeders. Which means trenching 3 feet down from house to street, unless your overhead fed, in which case you will just replace the panel, riser and weatherhead.

 

[Jdizzel]

Have a plan.
Calculate the max draw you will have. No need in upgrading anything that doesn't need it. Go to the grow shop and get ur self a card or a phone number for someone who know's whats going on, and its not his job to design it, u tell him where u want outlets timers and where to wire in the ac.