Power Strips
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ifirefight
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NOT THIS ONE!!!https://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/show...p?t=254933copy and paste link..sorry I dont know how to post link.
ifirefight
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OOHHH the link worked! :scared: OK I guess Im ready for my pocket protector.
reefkprz
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The best power strips are rated for device protection and wave length equalization, ac power fluctuates this is harder long term on devices operating on it. (for things like home stereo it can cause sound interference) I use a power strip rated for 20joules (supposedly for protection against lightening strikes feeding back through the strip) and gauranteed for up to $10,000 in damages to personal property. I paid $250 for one power strip.... ok so I went a little overboard. usually the el-cheapo powerstrips are fine I use them after the expensive one to divide up into more outlets. (you should see my wiring mess) if your plugging into a GFCI there isnt much reason to have them be GFCI rated powerstrips except as redundant priotection and more things to reset if you loose power.
ifirefight
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Originally Posted by reefkprZ
if your plugging into a GFCI there isnt much reason to have them be GFCI rated powerstrips except as redundant priotection and more things to reset if you loose power.
True, If not you can get a GFCI outlet at HD or Lowes for about 15 bucks,wire it in the wall,then just use any power strip you like.
if your plugging into a GFCI there isnt much reason to have them be GFCI rated powerstrips except as redundant priotection and more things to reset if you loose power.
True, If not you can get a GFCI outlet at HD or Lowes for about 15 bucks,wire it in the wall,then just use any power strip you like.
rbaldino
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Originally Posted by ifirefight
NOT THIS ONE!!!https://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/show...p?t=254933copy and paste link..sorry I dont know how to post link.
I have the digital one and I haven't had any problems with it.
NOT THIS ONE!!!https://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/show...p?t=254933copy and paste link..sorry I dont know how to post link.
I have the digital one and I haven't had any problems with it.
scsinet
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One more idea..
Tripp-Lite makes a metal power strip (aluminum) with nicely spaced outlets to accomodate wall adapters, etc. I use these on all of my tanks. I like them cuz you can get TONS of outlets... the ones I use have 12 outlets on them.
They come in different lengths with different outlet counts... the model numbers are something like ps3612, ps7224, etc. If you find their web site you may be able to dig them up.
Tripp-Lite makes a metal power strip (aluminum) with nicely spaced outlets to accomodate wall adapters, etc. I use these on all of my tanks. I like them cuz you can get TONS of outlets... the ones I use have 12 outlets on them.
They come in different lengths with different outlet counts... the model numbers are something like ps3612, ps7224, etc. If you find their web site you may be able to dig them up.
sigmachris
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I got one from Target a couple of weeks ago...I am at work so I don't know the name, but it is a yellow power strip and I believe was rated to be used outside and inside.
I only mention this becasue the the 2 outlets on the outside of the strips are spaced further apart so it is perfect for putting a timer in one of those outlets and it doesn't block the other outlets.
I hope this helped,
Chris
I only mention this becasue the the 2 outlets on the outside of the strips are spaced further apart so it is perfect for putting a timer in one of those outlets and it doesn't block the other outlets.
I hope this helped,
Chris