@hiboy
I was in a hurry this morning and didn't explain it 100% correctly, I do apologize. I have attached a sketch.
So, I just upgraded to a 200 amp panel which is installed on a pole about 50' away from my building. I do have a breaker box inside my building that runs off that 200 amp panel, however that breaker box has NO main breaker, just two rows of 10 spaces on each side, so enough space for 20 breakers. With no main breaker in that breaker box will that breaker panel work? If not how do you suggest I wire this building to suit my needs?
Thank you sir!
I don't have a breaker feeding the building yet, I was hoping you could give me a suggestion on the size of a breaker. I have that 200 amp panel that can feed nothing but that building so I'm open to do whatever I need to.Definitely not to code
All separate dwellings must have means of disconnect (main breaker)
What size is the breaker feeding your building panel
U can install
1. Titan light control wired from building panel to run lighting (simplest way )
2. A/C breaker controlling........ u guessed it a/c
3. Multiple 20 amp breakers controlling outlets for fans, pumps etc...
Hb
If there is no underground conduit installed yet I would run 1.5" minimum depending on how many turnsI don't have a breaker feeding the building yet, I was hoping you could give me a suggestion on the size of a breaker. I have that 200 amp panel that can feed nothing but that building so I'm open to do whatever I need to.
If there is no underground conduit installed yet I would run 1.5" minimum depending on how many turns
# 2 wire gets you 125 amp
Would probably be sufficient even if u add some lights
125 amp breaker on output and input of wire
Hb
Just a did a quick calc on the 1kw lights, the a/c, wag on fan light movers and exhaust loads, (all dedicated) is approx 120 amps per phase (27,896/240=116 amps)(added 2watts per square ft for general lighting =2160 watts). Hope you've got that much to spare from the initial 200 amp drop (feeding the other bldg). Any other loads not mentioned add on. This is by no means a load or service calc, this is a down and dirty educated guess at your minimum needs.
(Might be a good idea for a future solar install to offset elect bill).
sooo important..specialy if u dont wanna b married 24/7 to yur grow op...you need to kno pumps locations,fans,ac,lights,and which can b circuits and which cant..i will say instead of running a bunch of 12/2,20amp circuits,30amp(single pole)10/2 wire is better..will safely run 24amps..i run 8amp(300gal pump),1000w hps(11amps) off each circuit..never no fails..lil more expensive but piece of mind is pricelessnext is to make sure all your loads are accounted for.
12 lights is only 50 A plus a little bit for the battery so I would think at the most you would need would be a 70 you'll probably be fine with the AC@hiboy
It has overhead wires already ran to the building from the previous service that was there. I do believe it's at least #2 wire.
I found a Titan Helios 18 that controls up to 12 lights but it takes a 80 amp breaker. Will 125 amps still be enough with AC unit, fans, etc. Thanks.
That's pretty funny let's also get inspections ha ha Ha but I do love your knowledgeMy thoughts:
Initially sounds like you have available electrical capacity, next is to make sure all your loads are accounted for. Layout the area where everything (loads) will be in relation to the panel. That will tell you where your conduit runs will need to traverse. Get someone to do plans, formal load calc, submit for permit approval to your AHJ (authority having jurisdiction). When plans are approved and permit in hand, then hire someone competent for the electrical install.
Set back till it's complete, grow pot, rake in the cash; piece of cake.
If it was me, I'd do a business plan, include your costs through cure, make sure you've got those expenditures covered. (Not sure sure what your electrical rates are, but you'll be consuming plenty (time lights for off-peak rates if possible) , so you electric bills will be substantial.) (Might be a good idea for a future solar install to offset elect bill).
Hey terrapin11, here's where it's at. Homes have lighting, and convenience outlets broken down into 15/20'amp circuits which are distributed around the home. Ex. If it's a 2000 sq. ' home, multip the sq. footage by 3 the product is the total wattage devoted to these circuits. All of the receptacles throughout the house except for the kitchen small appliance circuits, and the laundry receptacle and microwave are on these convenience circuits. Without mapping those circuits it's hit or miss to plug in lights (especially in the same room) and expect that they aren't on the same circuit. So to try to determine where you can power these lights is something you can attempt by using a circuit tracer, or simply turn off those lighting/receptacle circuits one at a time during the day, wall around and note which receptacles are out. Mark that circuit number on them for future ref. Repeat till all the receipts have circuit numbers. Good luck, don't burn the place down.hello
i am looking to set up three 600w's.
i have been doing two for a while and would like to add a third.
in addition, i use an 8000btu window a/c unit, 6" max inline fan, a couple wall fans, dehumidifier all for flower.
we had the two 600w's spread out across a few circuits in our old house (plus T5 8 bulb for veg).
so i guess my question is:
is three 600w's feasible?
i moved out of an old house into new construction (house i am renting is less than 2 years old).
all the amps are 20 in the breaker (old house had 15).
the dryer is also using a 240v outlet. can i get an adapter and just use that to power a good chunk of the flower equipment?
while spreading the rest over other circuits in the house?
hello
i am looking to set up three 600w's.
i have been doing two for a while and would like to add a third.
in addition, i use an 8000btu window a/c unit, 6" max inline fan, a couple wall fans, dehumidifier all for flower.
we had the two 600w's spread out across a few circuits in our old house (plus T5 8 bulb for veg).
so i guess my question is:
is three 600w's feasible?
i moved out of an old house into new construction (house i am renting is less than 2 years old).
all the amps are 20 in the breaker (old house had 15).
the dryer is also using a 240v outlet. can i get an adapter and just use that to power a good chunk of the flower equipment?
while spreading the rest over other circuits in the house?
12 lights is only 50 A plus a little bit for the battery so I would think at the most you would need would be a 70 you'll probably be fine with the AC
Hb
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