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Hi All,
I have searched for the answer to this question all over the internet and seem to find more arguments than answers. I am a Canadian licensed medical grower. I want to be able to use my four plug dryer outlet to run the equipment in that room ( a couple of 1000w lights, fans etc.) I have seen a product called PowerBox but the trust sites I shop at (such as amazon.ca) show it out of stock. So does some grow suppliers. I also seen step up/down converters but they often lack a dryer plug input or seem too cheaply made to trust a few 1000w on.
Does anyone have a good suggestion for a product /subpanel that I can plug into my dryer plug and run some 120 (or is it 110?) v power bars etc off of ? Thanks in advance!
I don't know how much help I can be since I have zero experience with the great white north power delivery.
4 prong should be 220 with a neutral. Usually 30-40 amps. Most on the time in the states you can run a sub with 220/110 off of these. All depends on how it was wired and tied into the box (thats a big depends since you can't trust wiring without checking it). There is a couple of experienced sparkies on your side of he border here. I'm sure they can give you a definitive answer about this. Take everything I am saying with a grain of salt since I am no means licensed or have even seen a box on that side of the border or familiar with code.
As far as a suggestion I would build one or have someone experienced/licensed build it for me. 1 - it will be setup exactly how you want with nothing extra you won't need (big 220v timer or running a relay for a 110v trigger timer, high temp shutoff ect). 2- it will cost loads less. 3 - if someone experienced has the time and is close its always good to pad their pockets a little cause having a sparky on tap is something valuable in this hobby. Specially if you don't have the know how or desire to mess with that stuff (not to mention they usually know a cool HVAC guy which is also a blessing).
Your equipment is currently all 120 and you are wanting to run it from the 240 outlet? I agree in that situation I'd pull the outlet and install a subpanel or small load center off the wires in the box. Pop in a couple breakers and wire up a few outlets from it. Nice thing about doing it that way is you could also wire up an outlet or two in 240 to run big power draw stuff like lights and pull half the amps.
Most guys I know run 240 into regular 120 outlets and mount them upside down so you can tell which is which, that way you can run the same power cord you use for 120. Just make sure to label it well with sharpee or something and not plug the new $350 atomizer into it...
That's another acceptable solution. However, I wouldn't be the guy running 220 through 120v outlets. It would be too easy for an old man like me to have a stoned moment and plug something into the wrong outlet. If you decide to use the 120v outlets, I would use a different color. Orange for example instead of the more traditional black or white ones.
Try a recreational vehicle ( motor home ) shops something similar is usedHi All,
I have searched for the answer to this question all over the internet and seem to find more arguments than answers. I am a Canadian licensed medical grower. I want to be able to use my four plug dryer outlet to run the equipment in that room ( a couple of 1000w lights, fans etc.) I have seen a product called PowerBox but the trust sites I shop at (such as amazon.ca) show it out of stock. So does some grow suppliers. I also seen step up/down converters but they often lack a dryer plug input or seem too cheaply made to trust a few 1000w on.
Does anyone have a good suggestion for a product /subpanel that I can plug into my dryer plug and run some 120 (or is it 110?) v power bars etc off of ? Thanks in advance!
Best way right there! Much more robust! My bad I thought you’re lookin got plug and play versionYour equipment is currently all 120 and you are wanting to run it from the 240 outlet? I agree in that situation I'd pull the outlet and install a subpanel or small load center off the wires in the box. Pop in a couple breakers and wire up a few outlets from it. Nice thing about doing it that way is you could also wire up an outlet or two in 240 to run big power draw stuff like lights and pull half the amps.
Most guys I know run 240 into regular 120 outlets and mount them upside down so you can tell which is which, that way you can run the same power cord you use for 120. Just make sure to label it well with sharpee or something and not plug the new $350 atomizer into it...
If you look around you can often find them used coming out of demos. I got mine at the local building recycle center for $20, and it even had a handful of breakers in it. Less than $150 I was able to wire 2 x2 plug 240 outlets and 8 x 2 plug 120's running off a 60 amp main.
Best way right there! Much more robust! My bad I thought you’re lookin got plug and play version
Siemens EQL4100, rated for 100A, but small enough to wire to 30A/240V breaker, then add some breakers and receptacles to the Siemens loadcenter.
This would be the guy to listen to
Suggest you get professional (Electrical) help to sort out what you want to do, so you don't fuk things up...Hi All,
I have searched for the answer to this question all over the internet and seem to find more arguments than answers. I am a Canadian licensed medical grower. I want to be able to use my four plug dryer outlet to run the equipment in that room ( a couple of 1000w lights, fans etc.) I have seen a product called PowerBox but the trust sites I shop at (such as amazon.ca) show it out of stock. So does some grow suppliers. I also seen step up/down converters but they often lack a dryer plug input or seem too cheaply made to trust a few 1000w on.
Does anyone have a good suggestion for a product /subpanel that I can plug into my dryer plug and run some 120 (or is it 110?) v power bars etc off of ? Thanks in advance!
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