Pat999 Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 It will need to be on separate circuits. Something to keep in mind is that your plug wiring is only 2.5mm, so getting an extention, even 4mm is not helping.You can upgrade your 20A breaker to a 25A. Although this is not illegal, it is somewhat frowned upon. Sent from my CLT-L29 using TapatalkSo if I had a portable ac drawing 800w and my veg and flowering use 1050w. That would be too much right? I'll have to find out where my circuits are going and how I'd be able to make it work. Damn dude you literally just made me so confused. LoLSent from my G3312 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenkush Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 18 minutes ago, Pat999 said: So if I had a portable ac drawing 800w and my veg and flowering use 1050w. That would be too much right? I'll have to find out where my circuits are going and how I'd be able to make it work. Damn dude you literally just made me so confused. LoL Sent from my G3312 using Tapatalk 800 watts = 3.63A 1050w = 4.73A = 8.36 You can easily run that off a single socket. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenkush Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 39 minutes ago, Pat999 said: So since I'm a fucking dud with these things, when you say running it on two plugs meaning you running a wall socket with place for two plugs, or two single plugs? Sent from my G3312 using Tapatalk I have two wall plugs that I split my gear across. I have an extra plug in the roof where a garage motor would go if i need a third plug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer420 Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 800 watts = 3.63A 1050w = 4.73A = 8.36 You can easily run that off a single socket. I calculated it at 8,41A draw. Here's my logic. I = Watts/Volts= 1850/220I = 8,41A With that in mind... 20A = maxWatts/220vMaxWatts = 220v*20AMaxWatts = 4400W Theoretically, not taking into account tolerance and quality of circuit breaker, you should be able to connect 4400w on a standard 2.5mm cable on a single circuit breaker without any hassles. You need to take into account other electrical devices running on the same circuit though. I would also not suggest that you fire up 20A at the same time, as may trip the breaker. At a full 4400w, there may be a need for staggered start of equipment. Sent from my CLT-L29 using Tapatalk 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenkush Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Trailblazer420 said: I calculated it at 8,41A draw. Here's my logic. I = Watts/Volts = 1850/220 I = 8,41A With that in mind... 20A = maxWatts/220v MaxWatts = 220v/20A MaxWatts = 4400W Theoretically, not taking into account tolerance and quality of circuit breaker, you should be able to connect 4400w on a standard 2.5mm cable on a single circuit breaker without any hassles. You need to take into ACCOUNT other electrical devices running on the same circuit though. I would also not suggest that you fire up 20A at the same time, as may trip the breaker. At a full 4400w, there may be a need to staggered start of equipment. Sent from my CLT-L29 using Tapatalk Yep I was off a few ma, but yes you don't wanna surge max wattage through it. Most aircons burst to a high wattage then drop down and stay stable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer420 Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Yep I was off a few ma, but yes you don't wanna surge max wattage through it. Most aircons burst to a high wattage then drop down and stay stable.Correct, same goes for HID, ballast has a heavy pull on startup, but then once it's fully fired up, it settles. Hope my calculation is right, I haven't used electrical calculations in about 15 years. Sent from my CLT-L29 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat999 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Oh well then that means I can run up to 2000w easily if I have to right? It's just my setup plugged into the socket with nothing else running off of it. I have a wall mounted ac but that draws 1200w and it was connected to the plug I'm currently using. But for me 1200w is a bit too expensive to run so thats why I'd want the 800w ac portable. Can move it around and put ducting close to itSent from my G3312 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenkush Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 4 hours ago, Pat999 said: Oh well then that means I can run up to 2000w easily if I have to right? It's just my setup plugged into the socket with nothing else running off of it. I have a wall mounted ac but that draws 1200w and it was connected to the plug I'm currently using. But for me 1200w is a bit too expensive to run so thats why I'd want the 800w ac portable. Can move it around and put ducting close to it Sent from my G3312 using Tapatalk Yes pretty much, just make sure your plugs and extension cord/multi adapter is rated at a high amperage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat999 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Yes pretty much, just make sure your plugs and extension cord/multi adapter is rated at a high amperage.It does have a multiplug coming off the one socket. I even have surge plugs and each tent has its own lead so it's not running on one wire Sent from my G3312 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEye Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 One thing to take into consideration (depending how your house is wired up) is that usually they will wire plug circuits to 20A breakers, thats not to say that each plug socket is wired to its own breaker, but multiple plug sockets to a breaker. That goes to say that the load of multiple sockets are split to a 20A breaker. I have dedicated my circuits to certain breakers. Wired straight from a 20A to my lights, another 20A to my plug circuits which runs my fans etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenkush Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, RedEye said: One thing to take into consideration (depending how your house is wired up) is that usually they will wire plug circuits to 20A breakers, thats not to say that each plug socket is wired to its own breaker, but multiple plug sockets to a breaker. That goes to say that the load of multiple sockets are split to a 20A breaker. I have dedicated my circuits to certain breakers. Wired straight from a 20A to my lights, another 20A to my plug circuits which runs my fans etc. Trailblazer did mention that to ensure that its the only appliances on the circuit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat999 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 So I just checked I have 3 breakers for plugs. It's 240v and 20A. My place has 9 sockets downstairs and then one socket for each room upstairs. What's the chance that the single socket in the room is linked to a single breaker? Bearing in mind the previous owners ran the 1200w AC with various appliances like PCs and TVSent from my G3312 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat999 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 From the single socket in the rooms Sent from my G3312 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenkush Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 47 minutes ago, Pat999 said: So I just checked I have 3 breakers for plugs. It's 240v and 20A. My place has 9 sockets downstairs and then one socket for each room upstairs. What's the chance that the single socket in the room is linked to a single breaker? Bearing in mind the previous owners ran the 1200w AC with various appliances like PCs and TV Sent from my G3312 using Tapatalk Easiest way would be to check the load on the breaker with your kit off otherwise if you're uncomfortable doing that, start looking up hit till the breaker trips lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oolong83 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 On 10/26/2018 at 4:57 PM, 420SA said: Yea very frustrating indeed this... I stay in Nelspruit. It starts off cheaper at the beginning of the month and gets more expensive the more electricity I use. I'm using prepaid electricity and renting. From what I've discovered, it seems a middleman is involved as every time I recharge I get a message stating that I have paid "Prepaid World". Some dodgy local government tender agreement I'm sure. For instance when I pay R300 I get 123kwh in return. It says R51.75 in charges and that Im actually getting R248.24 worth of electricity. What are these charges?? I always recharge through internet banking but I get the same result if I recharge through a shop. VAT if im correct it should be 15% of amount spent. i get that same kak. R150 bought Vat R19.57 Units 75.5 that comes to R1.99/klw. I stay i Blouberg area, Parklands Shot for this formula, fuking great stuff man. very helpful@420SA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420SA Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 I used to stay in Parklands. I distinctly remember electricity wasn't as expensive there as it is here My last recharge was at R2.45 a unit and electricity goes up next month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oolong83 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Also when you buy, buy big on ur first reload of the month, as you get less units later into the month. Don't ask me why, but its true. I did t notice it until someone mentioned it to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Leaf Organics Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Prepaid works on a sliding scale , the more you use the more expensive it gets. I cant remember the scale exactly but it works like the first R500 is one price the next R250 is another and so on . It will make no difference weather it's the start or end if the month , it's based on how much you have bought in that month 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420SA Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 25 minutes ago, Green Leaf Organics said: Prepaid works on a sliding scale , the more you use the more expensive it gets. I cant remember the scale exactly but it works like the first R500 is one price the next R250 is another and so on . It will make no difference weather it's the start or end if the month , it's based on how much you have bought in that month Correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smelly Joe Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 I personally just don't give a fuck.Sent from my FIG-LX1 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat999 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Prepaid works on a sliding scale , the more you use the more expensive it gets. I cant remember the scale exactly but it works like the first R500 is one price the next R250 is another and so on . It will make no difference weather it's the start or end if the month , it's based on how much you have bought in that month True brother, its by units the first block is 0-600kwh which is R2.20 a unit and thereafter it becomes R2.78 a unit. So if you use 850kwh a month you'd pay R2.78 for 250kwh units and the rest a 2.20.Sent from my G3312 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat999 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 I personally just don't give a fuck.Sent from my FIG-LX1 using TapatalkI wish I could say the same but paying R2000 a month just for your grow setup and another 600-800 for everyday stuff it becomes pretty fucking expensive. Sent from my G3312 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420SA Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Smelly Joe said: I personally just don't give a fuck. About your electricity bill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smelly Joe Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 About your electricity bill?Yeah. Not meaning I'm rich or can afford paying high prices, it's just that I just don't pay attention what I pay. I don't have high consumption equipment (yet) so I can't actually talk along. I'll just upgrade to the point where it gets to expensive and then I'll stop there or just cut back a bit. Sent from my FIG-LX1 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat999 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 About your electricity bill?It's the thing I give majority of my fucks to brother. And money, don't forget that. Eskom neh, fok weet. Need the solar movement asapSent from my G3312 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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