Electric bill has me concerned

[sfhaze]

Originally Posted by mustang671

I'm not sure were you guys are at but here in ca. And as for led's dead issue they don't work even the top of the line most expensive ones you can buy will yield you crap very low THC very low weight bunk weed.

My grow log is below, I'm doing alright with LEDs -lots of THC.

[Stealthy1]

Originally Posted by CBP420

Be very careful about that load, you are maxing out your wires in your house. Over time they will heat up and melt and start a fire. Just had it happen to me. Lost my whole grow.

I would think common sense would tell you to check how many amps your trying to pull...
But I guess some people just dont know...

Most residential circuits are 15 amps But always check to be sure. Ideally you should have one breaker per room and the lights in the room(not the grow lights) should be on a separate breaker.
Add up all your lights and fans and ACs and do not exceed your breakers rating.
The wires will heat up even if it doesnt trip the breaker.
if you do have a 20 amp breaker make sure the wire is at least 12Ga (it should be printed on the sheathing).

[TorturedSoul]

Stealthy, since you mentioned some common-sense stuff, I'll add (someone probably already did but I'm feeling lazy right now) that proper load-BALANCING of the breaker panel is also important - along with understanding the "starting draw" of appliances, electric motors, HID lights, etc.

Basically what everyone should have a clue about whether they are growing or not. It's hard to put out an electrical fire (that is inside the wall!).

[Stealthy1]

Originally Posted by TorturedSoul

Basically what everyone should have a clue about whether they are growing or not. It's hard to put out an electrical fire (that is inside the wall!).

Exactly not only is it hard but you wont even know theres a fire at first because of sheetrocks fire rating... likely it will have spread beyond your control before you realize anythings wrong...

[wayne]

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