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styles...switch names of electric holder and usage resets. It wont show a spike.
An isolation transformer, same voltage in/out would be a great buffer between the panel and meter. That's how the power in operating rooms is done.Yes ..there are definite ways to filter your appliance signature.
We used to use a thing called a power conditioner.
Let me see what I can dig up.
I've got a couple of master electricians and engineers in my family.
Yes....finally a topic I can chime in on....power! Now just need to absorb how to set up a first indoor grow.^^^ didn't know that!
ive had a smart meter for about 2 years now in my new spot..only running 8 lights for flower(on relays) so 4 ballasts running 24/7....then i got 2kw for veg running 24/7 ...so thats 6kw running 24/7 plus my huge ass a/c and fans, pumps ect...never had an issue related to the meter...
so i dont know if its because all my ballasts are running 24/7....or if they really dont give a shit, but i have not had an issue....
the power company is also now offering to replace the smart meter with and old mechanical one like we used to have for 15$ installation plus 5$ monthly...i currently owe a few thou on my electric bill but hoping to clear them next crop so i can switch out the meter this summer...but as of now i have had zero issues with this meter..
ps: the reason the elec company is offering to switch out the meters is because of too many complaints of ppls bills going from 200/month to 800/month and they dont even grow, just old ladies and shit...so there is def problems with the meters i think..
curious what power co. is offering to get rid of the smart meter?
curious what power co. is offering to get rid of the smart meter?
Dapper,Would something like this work?
http://www.amazon.com/ELC-T-5000-50...d_sim_e_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=081BBCFPYC2NZVY00WSF
Starting surge is inherent with all HID lamp sources. Takes a lot of power to initially excite the gasses within the lamp envelope, but once that action occurs the ballast ramps back to more of a normal output. Old HID lamps would take 5-8 minutes to come to full brightness, and the ballast is pushing the power for that duration.How about the Gavita E series?