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Hey Zoot, do you think those "Plug n grow" 13amp timers will do for my lights? If I get 3 will I be ok to run all 3 from a 4 gang extention lead running off 1 plug?
Glad your laughing Shot......always a good thing dude
No mate. the extension lead will be rated 13amps and the wiring will be rated for no more than 13 amps. if you plug all 3 in ( they wouldn't fit side by side on an a 4 gang extension lead anyways ) on start up 3 600s will fire up 21 amps for about 3 minutes or until full brightness then it will settle down to about 9-12amps. that extension will either fry the wires and cause a fire or blow the fuse. This is why I mentioned you getting a contactor board. if you don't want to make one they sell them on eBay for next to nothing. if that still isn't an option you could plug the timers into the main wall sockets. but obviously you will need 3 sockets to take 3 timers. Its up to you though mate. chance it if you want with all 3 but I wouldn't and I don't recommend it. perhaps if I had no choice I would run 2 from the extension lead but that is its max load/ nothing else to be plugged in on that lead... then you just have to find another socket to run the third light.
I remember you saying your colour blind other wise id go through step by step another option. hope this helps mate