Gtjoker420
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I don’t need to use a dryer. Lol so I’ll just wire a plug on one end of the 10 gauge wire so I can plug it into the dryer socket
Will this setup work to power my grow room
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GreenHopper
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Actually higher voltage smaller wire size for same wattage you can obviously run bigger wire than the min required but extra expense.
GreenHopper
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Also worth noting if you have 10 gauge on a 40 amp breaker you may want to double check that . 10 gauge typically for 30 amps 8 gauge for 40 amps. Breaker is always sized to protect the wire not the load. So if you are actually drawing over 30 it has exceeded the typical code standard.
And if i where to guess something was added or changed after the original code inspection? Double check me please my brain doesn't function like it used to
Just worth double checking
GreenHopper
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If you are going to use that plug and are adapting .... down sizing the delivery wire from 8 to 10 or actually 12 gauge 12 gives you 20 amps .
Either way you may want to replace the breaker to match the lowest size wire feeding your lights. Does that make sense? My delivery needs work
looked up specs Looks like max ratings to me definitely not the weak link in your lighting control. If you are unsure or wanted verification i would highly endorse shooting the company an email if nothing more than for piece of mind.
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Gtjoker420
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I’m sorry can you message me so we can discuss this more. I’m kinda a noob when it comes to electricalIf you are going to use that plug and are adapting .... down sizing the delivery wire from 8 to 10 or actually 12 gauge 12 gives you 20 amps .
Either way you may want to replace the breaker to match the lowest size wire feeding your lights. Does that make sense? My delivery needs work
looked up specs Looks like max ratings to me definitely not the weak link in your lighting control. If you are unsure or wanted verification i would highly endorse shooting the company an email if nothing more than for piece of mind.
GreenHopper
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No problem my friend
MidnightSun72
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I would not downgrade the wiring to less capacity than the plug you are going into. It's bad practice and probably illegal. Going to a smaller wire than the capacity of the dryer plug means if something goes wrong and the connected devices can draw more amperage than the wiring can withstand good recipe for a fire or other such bad times.If you are going to use that plug and are adapting .... down sizing the delivery wire from 8 to 10 or actually 12 gauge 12 gives you 20 amps .
Either way you may want to replace the breaker to match the lowest size wire feeding your lights. Does that make sense? My delivery needs work
looked up specs Looks like max ratings to me definitely not the weak link in your lighting control. If you are unsure or wanted verification i would highly endorse shooting the company an email if nothing more than for piece of mind.
Gtjoker420
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I got 10 gauge wire that I’m basically making a long extension cord to the 4 light controller . I should only be pulling like 15 amps on the controller maybe 20 at peak
Kami Samurai
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This will work. Unless your rewiring your dryer outlet you don’t need the Romex. Just splice the connectors and then wire in. I tried this when I was originally wiring mine. Didn’t work for me since when they built my house they ran 2x 15 amp breakers together to power my dryer outlet. And Federal Pacific Replacement breakers are expensive (My house was built in the 60’s). My buddy runs his 4000 Watts of HPS off of a dryer outlet. You can buy adapter pieces as well.
As long as the breaker for the dryer is 30 amps you are good. I would not-exceed the amps listed on your control box but with 4 outlets I’m sure it’s only 30. Installing a new breaker, then run the 10/2 into the box is much safer though. Also the wires in those dryer plugs are usually braided. Where as 10/2 is solid wires. Less induction with the 10/2 so less heat (Les power usage).
As long as the breaker for the dryer is 30 amps you are good. I would not-exceed the amps listed on your control box but with 4 outlets I’m sure it’s only 30. Installing a new breaker, then run the 10/2 into the box is much safer though. Also the wires in those dryer plugs are usually braided. Where as 10/2 is solid wires. Less induction with the 10/2 so less heat (Les power usage).