Uk Grow With Smart Meter in house.

**rigos** · 09-01-19, 05:11 PM

Hi Mel,

Thanks for your response, although i must agree to disagree as i have run this setup before successfully until i decided to stop and never had as much as a knock on the door.

Regards
Rigos

**Grower88** · 09-01-19, 05:54 PM

I wouldnt worry unless you got a shit load of 1000w lights lol. Im sure they will be happy for you to use more elecy anyway more money for them lol

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**gardro** · 09-01-19, 06:16 PM

Led ftw here.

On a 90 day auto 24/0 grow, you would save £350 in electricity for a 1000w reduction. Use very latest stuff and you would save £450 every 90 days

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**British green** · 09-01-19, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by rigos

Hi British,

Thanks for your input and safety advice. I have run 5 x 600w before with a 10inch & 8 inch filter i had all the appropriate relays etc. Are you telling me i was at risk of burning down?

Kind Regards
Rigos

Imho it's unsafe to run 5x600w lamps plus the other bits and bobs on a normal household ring main . The three lamps pull around 13amps and 3000volts before you add anything else and not just the grow room but anything else that's on that circuit. But I don't understand why you need 5x600 hps lamps for 10plants . When 2x600 hps absolutely smash it when hung over 8plants . 3 would be the maximum needed and the other two are just a waste of money and electricity. Imho

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**gardro** · 09-01-19, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by British green

Imho it's unsafe to run 5x600w lamps plus the other bits and bobs on a normal household ring main . The three lamps pull around 13amps and 3000volts before you add anything else and not just the grow room but anything else that's on that circuit. But I don't understand why you need 5x600 hps lamps for 10plants . When 2x600 hps absolutely smash it when hung over 8plants . 3 would be the maximum needed and the other two are just a waste of money and electricity. Imho

in a green and pleasant land

OP only wants 3.6 kilos for percy smoke 3 times a year

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**British green** · 09-01-19, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by gardro

OP only wants 3.6 kilos for percy smoke 3 times a year

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**creeperpark** · 11-01-19, 11:00 AM

I would be scared as hell using 6, 600 watt HID for 10 plants in a residential area owning a smart meter. Smart meters are only a problem, when data is needed, and when SOMEONE LOOKS at the data! They are designed to detect absolute usage. When and how much! Same principle as an EC reading on a EC meter. There are so many variables and reasons why anyone would take a look at the retrieved data. I'm so sorry to say, it happens my friends! They are called SMART for a reason. So be careful!!

**AND** · 11-01-19, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by Easy-T

Don't think you will need 5/6 x 600watts for 10 "plants sure get away with 2

From the groom

I have 1 630w CMH over 10 (8 now the Cindy's are out) and they're growing out of control...deffo no need for 3000w

**AND** · 11-01-19, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by rigos

Valentina,

Thanks for your quick response.

Just had a quick look and could not find an article on how to remove one they were more focused on installing one.

Could you send me a link if you have the time please? Would be much appreciated.

Regards
Rigos

Put on pair of dry 'Pink' Marigold gloves...smash smart meter to bits with a hammer (smiling constantly throughout) ring energy supplier and tell them its broke