How do you all power multiple pieces of equipment without causing a fire hazard?

[amneziaHaze]

Would this not just effect the resistance,
Thinner cable more load = more heat?

Until heat is strong enough to burn the plastic and start a fire.

1.5 mm² cable: Can handle around 16 amps (~3.7 kW for 230V circuits).

2.5 mm² cable: Can handle around 20-25 amps (~4.6 - 5.75 kW for 230V circuits).

 

[gwindajoannhare]

Well I have the plug in bar.with timer on and light in that.Allways done it this way.Never had a problem.

 

[PooToe]

Smoke alarms in your tents please.....

 

[Florida_Mike]

Smoke alarms in your tents please.....

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Yes, definitely. Co detector if using Lp or natural gas for co2.
Co monitors should be mounted at head height as Co (contrary
to popular belief) is lighter than air, and mixes evenly with air,
unlike Co2 which is heavier than air. Co is deadly, don't fuck
with it casually! From the web:

Carbon monoxide (CO) is slightly lighter than air, but it mixes evenly with it.

• The molecular weight of CO is 28.01 g/mol
• The molecular weight of air (a mix of nitrogen, oxygen, and other gases) is approximately 28.97 g/mol

Since CO is very close in density to air, it does not rise or sink significantly. Instead, it disperses evenly throughout a room, which is why CO detectors should be placed at breathing height (not on the floor or ceiling).

 

[longbottom]

Keeping it small with low wattage... Under 200 watts for everything.

Thought of adding a heater, but that really cranks the wattage to unsafe levels...

 

[NairnM16]

Keeping it small with low wattage... Under 200 watts for everything.

Thought of adding a heater, but that really cranks the wattage to unsafe levels...

I was stood with my oil heater in hand when I made this post I was reading 1800w on the side nd there was a voice in my head telling me this isn’t safe

 

[NairnM16]

I’ve currently got a 60w tube heater in the bottom of the tent works perfectly

 

[longbottom]

I was stood with my oil heater in hand when I made this post I was reading 1800w on the side nd there was a voice in my head telling me this isn’t safe

I know it ! Same here. I'm growing at around 68 lights out and 72 lights on, a little heat would help. But even the little space warmers I own seem to use quite a bit of electricity...(750-1500 watts !)

Here is one I'm considering that runs on 530 watts...

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[longbottom]

I’ve currently got a 60w tube heater in the bottom of the tent works perfectly

What brand and how long have you been using it? I've considered a heater like this, but all the reviews show most of these devices as junk....

That wattage sounds perfect for me.....

I've thought of trying something like this...

Reptile light (no light)--- These go from 50 watts to 250 watts or so (one below is 250)...

 

[NairnM16]

What brand and how long have you been using it? I've considered a heater like this, but all the reviews show most of these devices as junk....

That wattage sounds perfect for me.....

I've thought of trying something like this...

Reptile light (no light)--- These go from 50 watts to 250 watts or so (one below is 250)...

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Something like this not sure the exact brand I’ll double check when I get the chance

U get different sizes I’ve found the 1ft one keeps my tent peak winter 18 at night nd 22/24 during the day

I’ve got it hooked up to the ink bird sensor so it turns on and off as needed

 

[longbottom]

Something like this not sure the exact brand I’ll double check when I get the chance

U get different sizes I’ve found the 1ft one keeps my tent peak winter 18 at night nd 22/24 during the day

I’ve got it hooked up to the ink bird sensor so it turns on and off as needed

Nice ! This is the first I've seen anything like this.... it seems perfect...

I'm off to shop now ! Thanks

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