Just got a PLACE.. need some help

[Maj.Cottonmouth]

If using multiple timers I recommend this one, it is digital and very easy to get multiples in sync.

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

 

[coconaut]

If using multiple timers I recommend this one, it is digital and very easy to get multiples in sync.

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

The customer reviews on that page tell a different story.
I, like most of the people writing those reviews, have had a timer that resets when switching to auto, but it was a different model timer.
I just threw it out.

 

[Sir_Nugget]

I ran around 2000 watts in an upstairs loft... I powered it from 2 different breakers or whatever. I didnt kno squat about shit didddly at the time... If I were to do it again, I would just go with 4x 400 watts to be safe.. and split that between 2 breakers.. I would put them in a 7 ft by 7 ft tent... You would want to use an 8" fan with a fan speed controller to turn it down all the way (much less noise) What ur trying to do is very simple (minus messing with electrical in a rented space), as long as u dont over complicate things.. remeber KISS.. keep it simple stoner... do a sea of green in foxfarm ocean forrest if its ur first time.. water with RO water and very little hydro nutes.. goodluck

as for the timer, just use a couple cheap ass dual outlet intermatic heavy duty timers from home depot.. they r shit but they work

 

[guest]

its not a rented place. and i looked and the breakers say 20 on them.. some say 30. its a 2 fam house.. all to me.
could i just run a large wire up to the room and install a sub-panel with breakers. would that be the easiest.. and then install outlets dedicated for ballests/fans/ac.

i know i can wire this up, i just need a little guidance. like i said i have done basic breaker installation and switches/outlets/ 2 way switches.

thanks again every1... i cant wait to get started.. just need some more advice..on which way would be safest. I would much rather do it myself..

 

[Danks2005]

I would take a board, mount a 2 gang box, and a 220V intermatic timer rated to at least 20A. I would wire the line side of the timer to 12/3, using the white as neutral for clock, then wire this to a 20A twist lock plug. Wire the load side of the timer to the 2 gang box, with two 15 or 20A duplex receptacles(clearly labled 220V using #12 wire (I would prolly pipe from timer to box,and use THHN, but stapled romex would be fine). Then all you need to do is run 12/2 from 220v 20A breaker to 220V 20A twistlok receptacle. Then just plug your ballasts into the the 2 duplex receptacles.

This way it it plug and play, you can easily take it from one room to another, all you would need to do is add one 20A circuit. I would prolly do it 30A incase i ever wanted to run more than 2400W, but 20A at 220V is fine for 2400W.

This way you could bring in your wire through a small hole in the ceiling or floor(depending on construction) and even surface mount the twistlok recep on the board(or get rid of it and connect in a box w/ split bolts). Then you would have Very little damage if you had to clean up quickly.

 

[guest]

so will i be alright if i run 3 new circuits/ 30amp breakers.. will use appropriate wire size to run to the room.. 2 circuit will be spread out on 4 outlets ( each outlet will control 2 600w lights.. and then the 3rd breaker will be used for fans and other things

 

[corradogang*]

Let me second this comment. OP, if you're not 100% confident in your ability to do this, please hire a qualified electrician.

Simon

You'll end up either frying someone or burning your house down, get a spark in, I'll do it (uK)

 

[Danks2005]

You would have to check the amperage rating of you lamps but you should be able to put 8 600w lights on one 30a 220v circuit. Or 4 600w lights on one 30a 120v circuit. Use #10 wire for either. I would wire a 10/3 from a double pole 30a breaker to the line side of a 30A double pole intermatic timer using the white to bring in a neutral for the clock, then take 10/2 from the load side of the timer to your 4 outlets. Then you could probly run a 12/2 off 20a single pole breaker to run all other misc. stuff, but actually add up your wattage and size accordingly to make sure, and remember to only load to 80%