Electricity Bill? How Much is safe? (in the usa) - Page 2

Ak49 · 07-27-2008, 10:12 PM

Alot, hows that not small O_O? im thinkign 1k for a light then 500 give or take for a fan, pumps, all that shit

EEbrew · 07-27-2008, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ak49

Alot,

that doesn't help.

NightLight · 07-27-2008, 10:48 PM

Yo AK, when someone says "a 1500 watt grow" they're usually referring only to light wattage. You're phrasing's been a little bit confusing, just wanted to clarify.

Ak49 · 07-27-2008, 10:53 PM

ahh ya, im thinking total watts, not just lights sorry

EEbrew · 07-27-2008, 11:40 PM

What type of establishment are you planning on growing in.

HomeGrown Hasher · 10-16-2008, 10:45 PM

if there is a sudden spike in your energy bill it will raise suspicion, even if you pay on time (they know what your up to). the trick is to make sure you have a high energy bill from the time you in. if your not moving, raise your bill by being wasteful (i hate to put so harshly, but thats what it is). then wait a month, stop wasting energy to raise your consumption and start growing. take the time during the wait period to get everything you need for your grow... seeds, lights, etc. i hope this has been helpful.

note: since sudden spikes in energy raise suspicion be aware that someopne drop in and check on you, so be careful.

Raoul Duke · 10-17-2008, 01:51 PM

You should be able to add 3k watts without raising any eyebrows, keep in mind how many people are on the grid and as long as you dont live in an apartment doing a 6k grow you will be fine. Lots of people use lots of power for all sorts of different reasons, I wouldnt worry to much about this.

SemperAltus · 10-17-2008, 02:01 PM

all you have to do is DONT STEAL POWER and PAY YOUR BILL

spliff toka 420 · 10-17-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SemperAltus

all you have to do is DONT STEAL POWER and PAY YOUR BILL

Such is the case in California. As long as everyone gets their cut.

Travlinman · 06-13-2011, 04:40 PM

I have read in various places of people calling their power company and telling them they are going to be adding a welder or some other kind of heavy equipment and they will have an increase in power usage. Usually stating it as some sort of question asking if their current setup will accept the load so that it minimizes suspicion. Does anybody think this is a good idea? Or even having them install a sub-panel before hand?

07-27-2008, 10:12 PM	#11
Ak49 New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 77	Alot, hows that not small O_O? im thinkign 1k for a light then 500 give or take for a fan, pumps, all that shit
Ak49 New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 77

07-27-2008, 10:48 PM	#13
NightLight 2Legit2Quit Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,005	Yo AK, when someone says "a 1500 watt grow" they're usually referring only to light wattage. You're phrasing's been a little bit confusing, just wanted to clarify.
NightLight 2Legit2Quit Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,005

07-27-2008, 10:53 PM	#14
Ak49 New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 77	ahh ya, im thinking total watts, not just lights sorry
Ak49 New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 77

10-16-2008, 10:45 PM	#16
HomeGrown Hasher New Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2	if there is a sudden spike in your energy bill it will raise suspicion, even if you pay on time (they know what your up to). the trick is to make sure you have a high energy bill from the time you in. if your not moving, raise your bill by being wasteful (i hate to put so harshly, but thats what it is). then wait a month, stop wasting energy to raise your consumption and start growing. take the time during the wait period to get everything you need for your grow... seeds, lights, etc. i hope this has been helpful. note: since sudden spikes in energy raise suspicion be aware that someopne drop in and check on you, so be careful.
HomeGrown Hasher New Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2

10-17-2008, 01:51 PM	#17
Raoul Duke Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 546	You should be able to add 3k watts without raising any eyebrows, keep in mind how many people are on the grid and as long as you dont live in an apartment doing a 6k grow you will be fine. Lots of people use lots of power for all sorts of different reasons, I wouldnt worry to much about this.
	"George Washington was in a cult, and the cult was into aliens man!"

07-27-2008, 11:40 PM	#15
EEbrew Account Closed Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,735	What type of establishment are you planning on growing in.

10-17-2008, 02:01 PM	#18
SemperAltus well oiled Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Edge Of The Continent Posts: 1,758	all you have to do is DONT STEAL POWER and PAY YOUR BILL

06-13-2011, 04:40 PM	#20
Travlinman New Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: The world is my sandbox Posts: 10	I have read in various places of people calling their power company and telling them they are going to be adding a welder or some other kind of heavy equipment and they will have an increase in power usage. Usually stating it as some sort of question asking if their current setup will accept the load so that it minimizes suspicion. Does anybody think this is a good idea? Or even having them install a sub-panel before hand?

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