Running 2-3k watts in a bedroom

[NorCalFor20]

I have a 1k now in my bedroom with no problems, my extention cord is rated for 1875 watts....

i live in an old house an im afraid I am almost using as much power as i can in this room....

currently running:
1k hps
2 x vortex 6 inch
HDTV
PC
400w CMH


and im about to add another 1k and even another 1k for after this grow toaaling 3k plus 400w+ computer (600w)+HDTV+ 2 vortex....


anyone know what i need to fortify my power line?

 

[bterzz]

How much watts about does a HDTV use up? 42".

I wish I had more advice for you but im only running 1200w.

All i can say is dont get greedy, and if you're safe and pay your bill on time you shouldnt have to much reason to worry.

 

[NorCalFor20]

not worried about the power bill itself, i want to know how to reinforce my servce to be able to run about 4kw all thogether including tv and computer etc.

 

[Pops]

Norcal, we need a little more info. I assume that the bedroom has a 15A line. Is the extension cord coming from another room with a 15A line in it? Are there any other rooms on that same line? What is the total amperage of your home service? Some old homes only have 60A or 100A. What you are wanting adds up to around 40A at 110V. You are looking at some major fire hazards if you try to add that much with existing lines. If you have 100A service or more, you need to run a sub panel to your bedroom and run several breakers off it. Otherwise, you are looking at power outages or fire.

 

[Bozo]

You need to know what your main service is rated for .I run a 20 amp circuit for each 1 K light that will cover the fans and pumps also usally.Becareful

 

[NorCalFor20]

i will check on that information such as main service rating, and what amperage line going to the bedroom is... where do i look to find out main service rating? what do i do to find out amperage to my bedroom?

also how much will a sub panel cost?

thanks pops for the warnings....

 

[Kush09]

I don't mean to be harsh, but it appears you know little about electrical wiring. I would go to a library, book store, lowe's or home depot and get a diy electrical wiring book. They have many to choose from. You will learn so much from one of these books and they will give you some piece of mind. I bet you only have one circuit in that bedroom, maybe two. You need to learn to map out circuits. You will need separate circuits for each 1KW light. Keep it safe.

 

[Mr. Tony]

Go to your breaker box and look at the amperage for the breaker to your bedroom.

 

[NorCalFor20]

i found out i just need to tap in to my 240 line and add a subpanel....

im gona have an electrician friend help me do it

 

[thecarguy]

Yes, get your electrician friend to install the sub panel!'

With a nice sub panel, you could easily run 3400 watts of HID, plus fans, pumps, and an AC if you wanted to. Also, you could wire your ballasts for 240v. Then you could get an HPH-4 light controller, hardwire it into a 240v breaker on your subpanel, and have some safe amperage.
Stay safe.

 

[divenosa]

What thecarguy said - an ideal setup.