How many amps do I need?

[The Hemp Goddess]

First phase of the new room is the electrical. The breaker box is directly above the room and it s a 200 amp box with plenty of open slots. So what would be a recommendation on the amps I need to run 3 1000w lights, 3 light movers, fans to cool all this, 3 water pumps (approx 300 gph), several air pumps for air stones..did I miss anything? Would 2 30 amp do? Would 3 20 amp be better? One 50 amp? We are hiring an electrician to install the new breakers and run the lines into the basement.

 

[Draston]

No idea but with that kind of wattage and light I'd invest in some stuff to conceal the heat from radar. You might attract leos attention.

 

[The Hemp Goddess]

--in more ways than one.

This is in a basement in a somewhat remote area. We will start with 1 1000w light, but I want the electrical to be able to handle 3, if we find out that we can run 3 and still keep the area cool enough.
It is way better to have a little more amperage than you think you will need, since running more after the walls are up is a pain in the butt.

 

[naturalhi]

1 1KWH light may draw from 4.5 - 9 amps depending whether it's hooked up as 120v or 240V. check the ballast for info. 240v is usually considered more efficient:>)

 

[WrEkkED]

I'd probably run two 20 amp circuits out to some receptacles. 2 lights on one, 1 light and whatever else you need on the other. If you got way too much stuff, maybe run one 20 amp and one 30 amp.

good luck.

 

[pcservices]

hi
I think you should run 2- 30 amp circuits .if you add all the watts you need then divide by voltage you will know amps for example :1000w devide by 110 v= 890ma.or roughly 9 amp so 3 1000w will need about 27 amp also your standard home outlets are reaed to 15 amp so you may want to ask for outlets for industial use (240v) . this as simple as i can tell you hope not to confuse you