Help Needed!!!!!!!!!

Doesn't matter really but it's better to plug the timer into the surge protecter that way the timer is safe too in case of a power outage.

but i have the lights plugged into the surge protector.... if i plug timer in surge and surge in wall outlet wouldnt the lights always stay on being that the surge is on at all times...i dont know im confused, just dont wanna blow nuthin.....

..........................................plug your surge protector into the wall and the timer into surge protector

thanks for the info..... i guess two people saying the same thing must be right..... not to be a dick..... but could you explain your reasoning on that tho.... im running cfls so wouldn i need another surge protector if im running the one i use now into wall socket... timer only has one grounded outlet on it... i have a least 6 cords from the lights that have to be plugged in as well........ sorry for confusion....

dirtyred84 said:

thanks for the info..... i guess two people saying the same thing must be right..... not to be a dick..... but could you explain your reasoning on that tho.... im running cfls so wouldn i need another surge protector if im running the one i use now into wall socket... timer only has one grounded outlet on it... i have a least 6 cords from the lights that have to be plugged in as well........ sorry for confusion....

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If you want the timer protected, plug it into protector. If you need the timer to run multiple lights, plug the timer into the wall then protector into it. Make sure you check the timers amp rating, and add up the amount of amp your running through to it.

Whybotherwithyou2 said:

If you want the timer protected, plug it into protector. If you need the timer to run multiple lights, plug the timer into the wall then protector into it. Make sure you check the timers amp rating, and add up the amount of amp your running through to it.

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thanks bro i just plugged everything together seems to be fine...... good info....

the surge protector cost more than the items it protects
if you mean power strip, then plug strip to timer to wall and be sure to put your circulation fan on a different plug

wow.. why do you have so many cfls? why not just get a hps?

shagalicious said:

the surge protector cost more than the items it protects
if you mean power strip, then plug strip to timer to wall and be sure to put your circulation fan on a different plug

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yea thats wat i did..... thanks bro

fir3dragon said:

wow.. why do you have so many cfls? why not just get a hps?

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because im not in it for the big yeilds and all that.... this is just a hobby....no need for all the hassles..... when i get to cali.... then i prob will do all that....

dirtyred84 said:

because im not in it for the big yeilds and all that.... this is just a hobby....no need for all the hassles..... when i get to cali.... then i prob will do all that....

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im not hassling you im just saying. with all them cfls, you prolly spending more then your getting back.

spent about 150 on lights..... i would hope to get more than that back.....

if you're starting out small the most you should have spent was $30-$40. i know searching through a lot of these bullshit threads could have you going in circles but the next time you're not too sure just hit some people up and im sure you'll get someone to guide you in the right direction.

i got 6 42 watts and 12 26 watts intended for six plants.... is that not good enough......with mylar reflective a timer and a fan..... like a said its a hobby grow.... im just excited to try.....

dirtyred84 said:

i got 6 42 watts and 12 26 watts intended for six plants.... is that not good enough......with mylar reflective a timer and a fan..... like a said its a hobby grow.... im just excited to try.....

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ive never used cfl's so i cant tell you much. for 150 you could have found a 400-600w for 50-60 bucks more and would work for sure. but you would also need a carbon fan and filter. just try oit and see. even if it doesnt work out, you got more experience then what you do now.

dirtyred84 said:

i got 6 42 watts and 12 26 watts intended for six plants.... is that not good enough......with mylar reflective a timer and a fan..... like a said its a hobby grow.... im just excited to try.....

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oh ok, nothing wrong with that and you'll find other reasons to use them some where down the line. i got a bunch of cfl's that i brought as time went on, some for clones, seedlings or for high temp situations.

fir3dragon said:

ive never used cfl's so i cant tell you much. for 150 you could have found a 400-600w for 50-60 bucks more and would work for sure. but you would also need a carbon fan and filter. just try oit and see. even if it doesnt work out, you got more experience then what you do now.

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actually he could of gotten a 600 but then he would need bulb, (in or out take)fan, ducting and tent which would of came out more than what he actually spent.
i think he got the right idea, keep it small in a closet with some cfl's and take the time learning the basics before he gets in over his head.

actually he could of gotten a 600 but then he would need bulb, (in or out take)fan, ducting and tent which would of came out more than what he actually spent.
i think he got the right idea, keep it small in a closet with some cfl's and take the time learning the basics before he gets in over his head.[/QUOTE]

Right.... i will keep everyone posted on the progress.... to me learning the basics is essential.... but money not a issue. i could have bought a hps light and all the other stuff but that wouldnt be good for the setup... its only a walk in closet... in bedroom, im not trying to draw that much power in the same room as a space heater (1500w), xbox, flatscreen and other things drawing from the same current.... thanks for the info tho