My last question was about having a 240v circuit ran, but I think I jumped the gun and didn't ask the proper questions clear enough so to clarify and grab the attention of posters...
I live in a residential home, 120v system. I have an attic I am going to convert to a grow room, but obviously when you begin upping the wattage you need to make sure your electrical system and wiring can handle it (duh)
Anyway...knowing that..
The room is on a 30amp circuit. I want to run 2 x 1000w ballasts, and 1 x 400w ballast. Factor in an air conditioner + fans, I can be well over 4kw with continuous loads.
Questions:
1.) What upgrades are necessary for me to run that much wattage out of 1 room if it's on a 30amp circuit?
2.) Is it simply the wiring at the receptacles that need upgraded, or do i need to have much larger upgrades done?
3.) Do I have to go 240v to pull that much power?
Help!
I live in a residential home, 120v system. I have an attic I am going to convert to a grow room, but obviously when you begin upping the wattage you need to make sure your electrical system and wiring can handle it (duh)
Anyway...knowing that..
The room is on a 30amp circuit. I want to run 2 x 1000w ballasts, and 1 x 400w ballast. Factor in an air conditioner + fans, I can be well over 4kw with continuous loads.
Questions:
1.) What upgrades are necessary for me to run that much wattage out of 1 room if it's on a 30amp circuit?
2.) Is it simply the wiring at the receptacles that need upgraded, or do i need to have much larger upgrades done?
3.) Do I have to go 240v to pull that much power?
Help!