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15. What's the issue with the heat? Don't want to heat the house? Can you run an extension cord from the

Reply to Eliot Rosewater (Original post)

Wed Sep 11, 2024, 08:46 PM

Sep 2024

power unit where I'm guessing you want to be near to see what is happening while connected to the TV or lights in the garage or outside (for the LEDs, not the TV)?

Motor driven things like humidifiers vary their usage depending on whether the compressor is on or off so you want to use resistive things. Best bet would be to run the extension outside to two old fashioned 100W bulbs. You can buy the bulbs and ceramic bulb bases for a few dollars. Those same bases can be used for LED bulbs.

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Weird question...I need something that will draw about 200 watts I can plug in and run all night [View all] Eliot Rosewater Sep 2024 OP

A mini bitcoin rig? Blues Heron Sep 2024 #1

Try using the fan in the air conditioned Jerry2144 Sep 2024 #2

Thanks, wouldnt do the fan thing because eventually wear it out but the lights are a good idea. Eliot Rosewater Sep 2024 #6

Short term over a couple months Jerry2144 Sep 2024 #14

How about just a couple of 100W light bulbs? grumpyduck Sep 2024 #3

Wouldnt I need the old fashioned bulb fixture to use the old style 100 watt bulbs? Eliot Rosewater Sep 2024 #8

Many LED light bulbs use the old standard screw-in socket, but it depends on what you have. grumpyduck Sep 2024 #13

Grow lights for a cannibus operation? Think. Again. Sep 2024 #4

You win post of the evening. gab13by13 Sep 2024 #10

Where I am from more people have those than TV's almost. Eliot Rosewater Sep 2024 #12

The only things I can think of with a stable 200W is some kind of heater or light. captain queeg Sep 2024 #5

Charge a battery at night, use it during the day. getagrip_already Sep 2024 #7

Dehumidifier? vanlassie Sep 2024 #9

Thanks, will check it out. Eliot Rosewater Sep 2024 #11

What's the issue with the heat? Don't want to heat the house? Can you run an extension cord from the Wonder Why Sep 2024 #15

I woudlnt want to run the HVAC system at all for this purpose. Eliot Rosewater Sep 2024 #16

From Amazon: "PHILIPS 100W A19 Medium Base Frosted Rough Service Light Bulbs". Medium Base Wonder Why Sep 2024 #17

Thanks... Eliot Rosewater Sep 2024 #18

Aquarium with a filter/pump fargone Sep 2024 #19

Slow cooker (keep water heated if nothing else). Or Hot plate on low setting progree Sep 2024 #20