Electrical question

[THE BEAR]

Is It ok to have my 600w hps and oil filled heater on a extension lead, then plugged into a wall socket, don't want to overload a socket,

 

[Ben Curley]

As a rule you should never use a heater on an extension cord. Anything with a heating element should be plugged directly into the wall to prevent fires!

 

[THE BEAR]

As a rule you should never use a heater on an extension cord. Anything with a heating element should be plugged directly into the wall to prevent fires!

It will be on lowest setting, or should I use another light just for the heat,

 

[Couch_Lock]

I'd not risk running any heater WITH an hps. Only bad things can happen.

 

[Growtogrow]

Is It ok to have my 600w hps and oil filled heater on a extension lead, then plugged into a wall socket, don't want to overload a socket,

No.... No you risk an electrical fire if the extension cord isn't at the minimum a 12 gauge wire. Extension cord. And hopefully you're not going too far that would be the distance of maybe 25 feet would be pretty safe.


Be smart be safe

 

[MI_sterGreen]

Is It ok to have my 600w hps and oil filled heater on a extension lead, then plugged into a wall socket, don't want to overload a socket,

Its recommended that you dont use more than 80% of the circuits amperage capacity for extended periods of time. Especially if you have older wiring found in a lot of homes. Most household circuits are rated for 15 amps max. So, running 12 amps max if the heater and light will be on for extended periods of time. Running more than this for long periods can cause the wires to heat up enough to possibly start a fire. I also agree that a heater shouldn't be ran on an extension cord.

BTW 12 amps equals about 1450 watts on 120v circuit.

 

[THE BEAR]

Thanks everyone, I think i will just run more lights don't want to risk a fire hazard in the attic.

 

[THE BEAR]

Its recommended that you dont use more than 80% of the circuits amperage capacity for extended periods of time. Especially if you have older wiring found in a lot of homes. Most household circuits are rated for 15 amps max. So, running 12 amps max if the heater and light will be on for extended periods of time. Running more than this for long periods can cause the wires to heat up enough to possibly start a fire. I also agree that a heater shouldn't be ran on an extension cord.

BTW 12 amps equals about 1450 watts on 120v circuit.

I tested the heater one time in the tent on the lowest setting. Everytime temp reached 28°© it turns off and goes on again when it drops,

 

[EP3]

You may be able to fit a new cable to the heater of the same mm2 and heat resistant etc. Or get the same cable type and use one of these, rated to 32 amps and safe to use.

 

[THE BEAR]

You may be able to fit a new cable to the heater of the same mm2 and heat resistant etc. Or get the same cable type and use one of these, rated to 32 amps and safe to use.
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Cheers mate il have a look into this more