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Hey guys, I am currently planning a new room soon, and have looked into the MLC-8DC or the MLC-8XT Controller, basically it says I can run 8 1kw components with this unit, connected to a 40amp 240v breaker.
I wanted to go with the MLC-8 bc my goal is a 4k room with a 50-70pint dehumidifier (necessary for a 4k room right?), with a 18,000 BTU Split AC(LG or Frigidaire). With 4 Lumatek 120/240v digi ballasts, I already have 2, thus the reason for the post...dont wanna drop the $ on 4 more if I dont have to...
So with all that equip, ontop of fans, inlines etc, I figure the MLC 8 was the way to go, so it can easily handle all that power.
So my question to you bigger cats doing this electricity thing, I saw on a C.A.P. PDF showing installation etc, and it warned numerous times that any 120v going into this unit will fry it, 240v only..
Then im on a Hydrostore site and read this about the units, "The MLC-8X, MLC-8XT, and MLC-8DX have eight 120/240 volt style outlets which allows for running your ballasts at 120/240 volts without having to change out your ballast power cords."
So basically, with the newest Lumatek 120/240v switchables, can I run these ballasts with this unit safely? And if so does the Lumatek ballast automatically run 240v? If so, how is it 'switchable'. I see no switch besides the 40%,60%, and Super Lumen switch.
Is the MLC-8 overkill? Ill probably be running the Romex cable from the main breaker box, as I probably wont have a 40amp breaker to dedicate, or will I also need a sub panel, like a 50amp?
Maybe a 30amp for a MLC-6 if I dont need the MLC-8...This electricity stuff is all rather new, and just want to do it right.
Thanks for all the help guys...really appreciate the time to read all that..
RF
I wanted to go with the MLC-8 bc my goal is a 4k room with a 50-70pint dehumidifier (necessary for a 4k room right?), with a 18,000 BTU Split AC(LG or Frigidaire). With 4 Lumatek 120/240v digi ballasts, I already have 2, thus the reason for the post...dont wanna drop the $ on 4 more if I dont have to...
So with all that equip, ontop of fans, inlines etc, I figure the MLC 8 was the way to go, so it can easily handle all that power.
So my question to you bigger cats doing this electricity thing, I saw on a C.A.P. PDF showing installation etc, and it warned numerous times that any 120v going into this unit will fry it, 240v only..
Then im on a Hydrostore site and read this about the units, "The MLC-8X, MLC-8XT, and MLC-8DX have eight 120/240 volt style outlets which allows for running your ballasts at 120/240 volts without having to change out your ballast power cords."
So basically, with the newest Lumatek 120/240v switchables, can I run these ballasts with this unit safely? And if so does the Lumatek ballast automatically run 240v? If so, how is it 'switchable'. I see no switch besides the 40%,60%, and Super Lumen switch.
Is the MLC-8 overkill? Ill probably be running the Romex cable from the main breaker box, as I probably wont have a 40amp breaker to dedicate, or will I also need a sub panel, like a 50amp?
Maybe a 30amp for a MLC-6 if I dont need the MLC-8...This electricity stuff is all rather new, and just want to do it right.
Thanks for all the help guys...really appreciate the time to read all that..
RF