How much is to much?

[Amon1011]

Just for curiousity, the occasional talk about electricity comes from thread to thread which is mostly for price of bill. But is there actually a chance that if your electricity spikes they may think somtins up. If so how much?

 

[THE BROTHER'S GRUNT]

IMHO they are looking for large growers. You should be fine as long as you don't have (10) 1,000 watt hps lights hooked up.

 

[headband]

also depending on your area.

 

[naturalhi]

rule of thumb; had a 5 cubic ft. chest type freezer, when we sold it the elec.bill dropped $30 a month:>)

then when setup grow room 1KW HPS @ 240v, 300w tank heater, pump, timers, exhaust and circulation fans.>)

The bill went back up $30 a month @ 12-12; 18-6 runs about $50. Now the latest config includes a full veg room w/ 3 T-5s added $20 a month, and a clone station added another $20 a month. all 3 res's have 300w tank heaters so when all systems are go I figger on $75 a month over normal house usage =>O

Now what was my point?>P O yeah how does the power company know you didn't just buy a 20cuft freezer or an entire workshop full of tools. They seem happier the faster the meter spins!>D

 

[fulltimes]

a good rule ive heard of is one 1000w per bedroom in the house.
3 bedroom house should let you run 3 1000w's with no insane electricity spikes.