Hi
Switching back to mh t5 can I plug 3 250 w mh into a surge protector and then plug that into apex to be controlled ?
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Hi
Switching back to mh t5 can I plug 3 250 w mh into a surge protector and then plug that into apex to be controlled ?
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That will exceed the 5A load rating of EB8 outlets 1-3, and 5-7. You can use outlets 4 or 8, which have a higher rating.
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Thanks russ
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What russ said. Make sure you watch your total load too since halides do not draw only 250W worth of amps (2.08) they actually draw closer 2.6 to 2.8 amps each. With 3 metal halides you can only safely have about 600-700 more watts before you trip your breaker or the fuse in the energy bar.
You might be an engineer if...You have no life and can prove it mathematically.
Before I switched to LED, I was running 2x 250w MH on a single EB8 outlet, and running the third on a slightly offset schedule on a second outlet - just to throw another option out there.
180g reef with all the bells and whistles
I have 2 250w.mh and I have them on separate outlets and have different start times one goes on then 10 min later the other goes on same with going off
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I have a Hammerhead pump -
Draws about 3 amps while running but draws about 9 amps on start up.
Can I run it on #4 or #8 outlet or will it trip it?
What other better option?
Thanks
Outlet 4 and 8 on the EB8 are rated for 10A, so they should theoretically be ok.
Or there's outlet 3 on the EB4, rated for 12A.
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