Calling all electricians

[850csmith]

Ok i have a 10 gallon plumbed to my system that i was using for a QT over the last 6 months my tank is now fully stocked and i have no plans to add anything else for a while so i wanted to use the 10 gallon for a frag tank. shrooms, softies, zoas, maybe lps and very short term sps but i need lighting. Most of my stuff is diy and i know they make 12 inch lights but i would rather make something. I was thinking a hanging box with reflectors and 3-5 20 watt 50/50 florescent BUT i only have 1-2 plugs open to use so..... my electronic question is can i wire 3-5 standard shop light scokets to one plug or is the 60-100 watts to much for the courd
I dont know much about electricity stuff so please dumb it down lol

Any questions, comments, conserns please ask this is just a thought nothing started yet just wanted to know if it was possible thank you everyone

[DSMreefer]

At 120 volts, 100 watts total on one cord you would have a .83 amp draw (wattage/voltage =amperage). Even if your cord is 16ga wire (typically you don't see cords any smaller than this) it can handle around 4 amps. As for the outlet it should be able to handle 15 amps. The only thing you have to worry about is how much load is already on the circuit you're plugging into. There can be more than one outlet on a circuit. I'm going to assume and say you will be just fine, unless you have a dehumidifier or chiller plugged in somewhere. This is all assuming your wiring is code and up to date also.

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[850csmith]

Cool thank you

[DSMreefer]

No problem

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[mjstech]

Or get an older 24" power compact set.. 130w (65 white/65 actinics). And if you can plug a vacuum in it (1200-1500w) and not blow circuit it you will be more than fine as stated above.