premade timer boxes

[deepforest]

hi


previously used home made timer boxes and outlets , usually "little gray box". and always kept in mind the 80% rule of not overloading. but in urban gardener ive seen ads for premade timer boxes and outlets that you can plug into say, a 30 amp 240v breaker, and it says you can run 6 lights, i assume 1kw lights. how is this possible? it would be nice to be able to max out my breakers safely.

 

[EvilTwin]

deepforest,
So what's the question? How is that possible?

It's possible as long as the load (your 6 lights) is less then the breaker rating that the timer is plugged into.
ET

 

[StinkyFgrs]

I've run Highlite 240 6 light boxes(40amp)for more than 10 years with no problems.My understanding is that it cuts the amperage draw down to 4.5 amps per 1k ballast,but I'm no electrician.

 

[EvilTwin]

Deepforest,
OK, now I think I have the answer you were looking for. Some of those light boxes are based on relay technology and they stagger the start time. Initial starting surge of a light is way higher then the amperage it needs to keep it running. So you can run more lights on a circuit because they aren't all starting at the same time.
ET

 

[LiLWaynE]

http://powerboxinc.com/brochure.pdf

 

[deepforest]

Deepforest,
OK, now I think I have the answer you were looking for. Some of those light boxes are based on relay technology and they stagger the start time. Initial starting surge of a light is way higher then the amperage it needs to keep it running. So you can run more lights on a circuit because they aren't all starting at the same time.
ET

awesome thanks guys. these are so cool cant believe i havent used them before

 

[High Tech]

http://powerboxinc.com/brochure.pdf

What's with the spamming, are you a salesman for them.


HT

 

[LiLWaynE]

spamming?

no, I just know a good product when I see it and thought I would share.

do you not care to hear of new things, or would you rather troll through threads and talk shit?

 

[High Tech]

I'm all for showcasing good products, but I've been prevented from posting links to the numerous powerboxes, flipboxes, loadcenters, timerboards, etc, I've built. Far superior to most of the lighting controllers available. From IPControls/Equalizer to Hydrosolutions/HIDsmart, these companies, and many like them are out of business. It is nice when quality products are available, I just know the spamming policy here.

When it comes to a timerbox, I feel it's better to have multiple breakers, 4 ballasts per breaker if 240V, or 2 ballasts. With tandem breakers, you can have twice as many breakers per space in a loadcenter if ballasts are wired 120V. If the loadcenter is for say 10 or 12 ballasts that need to timed, add a few 120V circuits and maybe a couple more 240V for AC or even a trimming machine. Then hardwire the loadcenter to main panel. JMHO

HT

 

[LiLWaynE]

I'm all for showcasing good products, but I've been prevented from posting links to the numerous powerboxes, flipboxes, loadcenters, timerboards, etc, I've built. Far superior to most of the lighting controllers available. From IPControls/Equalizer to Hydrosolutions/HIDsmart, these companies, and many like them are out of business. It is nice when quality products are available, I just know the spamming policy here.

When it comes to a timerbox, I feel it's better to have multiple breakers, 4 ballasts per breaker if 240V, or 2 ballasts. With tandem breakers, you can have twice as many breakers per space in a loadcenter if ballasts are wired 120V. If the loadcenter is for say 10 or 12 ballasts that need to timed, add a few 120V circuits and maybe a couple more 240V for AC or even a trimming machine. Then hardwire the loadcenter to main panel. JMHO

HT

oh i see, you are THAAAAAT guy.

 

[High Tech]

oh i see, you are THAAAAAT guy.

Not sure whatcha mean by that.


Best Regards

HT