Anybody got any solutions for plug space?

[BanjoBandito]

I'm prepping a new tank build and I'm going to need to expand my access to outlets. I usually use surge protectors, is it reasonable to get two big ones and attach them to my stand?? Anybody got any good DIY work arounds or solutions to the plug crisis??? Thanks. I don't use a controller BTW currently.

 

[Impala67]

I'm prepping a new tank build and I'm going to need to expand my access to outlets. I usually use surge protectors, is it reasonable to get two big ones and attach them to my stand?? Anybody got any good DIY work arounds or solutions to the plug crisis??? Thanks. I don't use a controller BTW currently.

Amazon product ASIN B0982XSQDS. This is the best one out there also I wouldn’t recommend putting more and 5 things on one outlet is you have more things I would find another outlet run a exstention cord and cover the wire up using these Amazon product ASIN B07Q5Q2ZQX

 

[Freenow54]

I use GFI power bars all the time. Just do your calculations I really doubt you are going to come anywhere close to tripping a 15 amp breaker

 

[Impala67]

I use GFI power bars all the time. Just do your calculations I really doubt you are going to come anywhere close to tripping a 15 amp breaker

I don’t know about him but I have several times before lol I’ve also don’t it to a 20 amp as well!!!

 

[Sean Clark]

40 outlets split over two 20 amp circuits.

3.8kW Single-Phase Dual-Circuit 120V PDU, 5-15/20R Outlets, L5-20P/5-20P Inputs, 10 ft.Cords, 0U | Eaton

Functions as 2 independent 16A PDUs in one housing Dual L5-20P/5-20P inputs with 10-ft. (3.05 m) cords 40 5-15/20R outlets in 2 separate circuits Switchless design prevents accidental shutdown Supports toolless 0U button-mounting

www.tripplite.com

 

[YOYOYOReefer]

i like rack mountable dj power outlets , that way each has a switch and its easy to turn them on and off .
i also like that they are not loose and can be screwed into the cabinet easily and will stay in place when pulling on cords

 

[ColoredRock]

For me .. reef-pi/ Robo tank Rob has 2 serial controlled power outlets that can give you up to 16... Did I say that you can control them :)

 

[Freenow54]

I don’t know about him but I have several times before lol I’ve also don’t it to a 20 amp as well!!!

What the heck are you running?

 

[threebuoys]

Amazon product ASIN B00KFZ98YO

 

[Ultra Aquatics]

40 outlets split over two 20 amp circuits.

3.8kW Single-Phase Dual-Circuit 120V PDU, 5-15/20R Outlets, L5-20P/5-20P Inputs, 10 ft.Cords, 0U | Eaton

Functions as 2 independent 16A PDUs in one housing Dual L5-20P/5-20P inputs with 10-ft. (3.05 m) cords 40 5-15/20R outlets in 2 separate circuits Switchless design prevents accidental shutdown Supports toolless 0U button-mounting

www.tripplite.com

TrippLite makes quality stuff. Those dj power strips don’t last long from my experience.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

I came in here thinking Frag plug space! Ha!

 

[YOYOYOReefer]

i agree tripplite makes nice gear, but my 2 dj power strips i had them in high school 30 +years ago, they both still work.

 

[Sean Clark]

i agree tripplite makes nice gear, but my 2 dj power strips i had them in high school 30 +years ago, they both still work.

I'll easily choose a 30 year old power strip over one made today. They don't make them like they use to.

 

[BanjoBandito]

I'll easily choose a 30 year old power strip over one made today. They don't make them like they use to.

Boy ain't that the truth. This tank is going to go in my office and I have a raceway along the wall with plugs about every 2.5 feet, the problem is the consolidation and eventual mess of wires of said plug space. I need to compress it down and not make it an electrical nightmare.

 

[BanjoBandito]

I don’t know about him but I have several times before lol I’ve also don’t it to a 20 amp as well!!!

I have a decent anker surge protector on my current tank and I've had sparks/plugs fry on it. I'm trying to avoid going the cheaper route and have problems.

 

[Sean Clark]

This is not a good example of wire management or organization/cleanliness, I know it's a mess, but as you can see, on this setup I have plenty of plugs using that Trip-lite PDU mounted up high.

For items that I wanted to turn on or off as a group like pumps, I used a smaller power strip with a switch like a little breakout box.

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[mdb_talon]

I don’t know about him but I have several times before lol I’ve also don’t it to a 20 amp as well!!!

Haha i know the feeling. I had to run a third 20 amp circuit to my fish room to to avoid tripping breakers....of course that is more than one tank.

 

[Sean Clark]

 

[YOYOYOReefer]

if you have a big system its better to avoid all power strips for the feww high power draw items and just run 230 volts, pumps, heaters, chillers should be hardwired and will all be more efficient than 110v versions.

 

[LeftyReefer]

Why not use a couple smart surge strips like the Kasa, tp-link, or APC units, or similar. you can control them via voice command if you use Alexa or Google, or via a phone app, or using the buttons on the strips. you can even use them to program scenes/routines, to automate your tank a bit.