20amps ok?

[Killertea08]

I have 20amps in my apartment and plan on using 300w of hps light a 4in fan to cool the light will this be ok?

 

[dman1234]

It will be okay, most are using 15 amp breakers and alot more watts.

 

[The Hemp Goddess]

It depends on what else you are running on that circuit whether it will be okay or not. So what else do you run on that circuit?

 

[dman1234]

I guess if your using 12 amps somwhere else on the same breaker it could be an issue, but you can safely use 16 amps of a 20 amp breaker and your not using 4 so far.

 

[Lemon Jack]

Yup Yup as long as you only load it 80% you will be fine.

 

[Killertea08]

There is no other significant load anywhere else. Right now I have 4in vortex connected to a cool tube for passive exhaust, with 2-100w MH bulbs for veg then I will switch to 2-150w HPS when ready.

 

[The Hemp Goddess]

What rooms(s) does this breaker control? I have worked on many many apartment complexes--they do not overdo the breakers and amps as a general rule. Twenty amp breakers are generally only used in kitchens and bathrooms where there is addition power needs.

 

[ston-loc]

^^^ Yeah that. I've wired many, and I'd be sure what else is on it also. Though what you are planning seems totally fine for a vague answer