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I have a power box dpc 7500 on the way that will control six 1000 watt 240 volt ballasts. I'm a bit concerned now that the 30 amp breaker in the dpc 7500 won't be able to handle the roughly 30 amps from the six ballasts.
I sent power box an e-mail and they were extremely vague.
Original message:
I ordered a DPC-7500 with the intent to run six 1000 watt 240 volt ballasts. These ballasts will run 24/hrs and will be plugged into relays allowing me to have have two flower rooms.
I'm now concerned that the 30 amp breaker is not enough. People have told me that when you are running a load continuously you should only use 80% of the breaker capacity. 80% of 30 amps is 24 amps. Six 1000 watt 240 volt ballasts use almost 30 amps. Were those extra two 240 volt receptacles not meant to power ballasts?
I am assuming you will give me an answer based off of tested results. Please let me know whether I should upgrade my controller. Thank you.
Response:
You install a 40A beaker at your panel
Any of you using a power box light controller? Any thoughts on powering a 30 amp controller with a 40 amp breaker?
Thanks
I sent power box an e-mail and they were extremely vague.
Original message:
I ordered a DPC-7500 with the intent to run six 1000 watt 240 volt ballasts. These ballasts will run 24/hrs and will be plugged into relays allowing me to have have two flower rooms.
I'm now concerned that the 30 amp breaker is not enough. People have told me that when you are running a load continuously you should only use 80% of the breaker capacity. 80% of 30 amps is 24 amps. Six 1000 watt 240 volt ballasts use almost 30 amps. Were those extra two 240 volt receptacles not meant to power ballasts?
I am assuming you will give me an answer based off of tested results. Please let me know whether I should upgrade my controller. Thank you.
Response:
You install a 40A beaker at your panel
Any of you using a power box light controller? Any thoughts on powering a 30 amp controller with a 40 amp breaker?
Thanks