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Just now, Oolong83 said:

Hey guys

long time.

quick question......

would the regular 20amp breakers support more than 1500w without tripping? How much can they support. How much watts are you guys pulling on a 20amp breaker?

Hi,

P (W) = V (Volts) x I (Amps)

1500 = 220 (mostly in SA) X I

So, I = 6.818

Or, a 20 A breaker can handle about 4 400 W

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Additional note. 

You can't put in a bigger breaker if you need more watt room. 

The breaker is there to protect the cable in the wall. If you put a bigger breaker in, you run the risk of over loading your cable infrastructure and causing a fire or just burning your cable out. 

You will need to confirm the cable size and hope they have underrated the wire, or run a new bigger cable to the grow op

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43 minutes ago, CreX said:

Additional note. 

You can't put in a bigger breaker if you need more watt room. 

The breaker is there to protect the cable in the wall. If you put a bigger breaker in, you run the risk of over loading your cable infrastructure and causing a fire or just burning your cable out. 

You will need to confirm the cable size and hope they have underrated the wire, or run a new bigger cable to the grow op

I've also heard of people using extensions from another plug that is on another breaker. I would try and use more efficient lights first.

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@zairek i found that my results improved a lot. So i am happy with the switch. That being said, i cant afford those top range LEDs that would definitely give the same if not better results. The cheaper LEDs (1000w china makes) tend to get the job done, but they kak after 2-3grows and you need a couple for desired results. Speaking as a amateur grower, im sure some of the big boyz will disagree and will be able to get descent results from cheapmade LEDs, but im not that good yet😂. The first 2 pics is with LED, the other 3 is with HID.

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