electrical equipment Plug ins

[Dragon52]

This has probably been asked before, sorry if so but What does everyone use for plugging in all of their equipment that don't have controller systems?

 

[Lloyd Williams]

This has probably been asked before, sorry if so but What does everyone use for plugging in all of their equipment that don't have controller systems?

I use a smart strip. Control it with Alexa or my phone via app. I can set timers and everything

 

[Flippers4pups]

This has probably been asked before, sorry if so but What does everyone use for plugging in all of their equipment that don't have controller systems?

GFCI for anything water related is a start.

 

[Flippers4pups]

I use a smart strip. Control it with Alexa or my phone via app. I can set timers and everything

Is it WIFI or Bluetooth?

 

[Lloyd Williams]

Is it WIFI or Bluetooth?

Both. Bluetooth to my phone thru app. WiFi to echo

 

[Flippers4pups]

Both. Bluetooth to my phone thru app. WiFi to echo

Nice! Could come in handy! Can you post a link to one, so all can check it out?

 

[Lloyd Williams]

Nice! Could come in handy! Can you post a link to one, so all can check it out?

Got you. It’s got 4 usb and 4 outlets

 

[Lloyd Williams]

Got you. It’s got 4 usb and 4 outlets

WiFi Smart Power Strip Socket with Alexa,Weton Multi-Plug Timer Switch Power Strip Outlet Surge Protector with 4 AC Outlets 4 USB Port Remote Control Via Free App for IOS/Android Smart Phone/Tablets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073CPTM49?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

 

[Dragon52]

I don't have any apple stuff so that wont work, right now i have 2x 8 outlet power strip surge protectors but I'd like to change to one outlet for everything. The problem is I have about 13 things that plug in between the 2, 1 on the outside of the stand & 1 on the inside.

 

[Dragon52]

I'm thinking one of these might work because one of the Surge suppressors is plugged into the other.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JE9LD...t=&hvlocphy=9011144&hvtargid=pla-334771080714

 

[Dragon52]

GFCI for anything water related is a start.

This is something I need to get installed instead of the house plug I'm using. Hasn't been an issue so far but I know I need to get it done. The only way water would get to the house plug is if the tank broke. I've got the bottom of the stand setup so it will catch any leak in the sump without much water draining from the tank.

 

[Flippers4pups]

I don't have any apple stuff so that wont work, right now i have 2x 8 outlet power strip surge protectors but I'd like to change to one outlet for everything. The problem is I have about 13 things that plug in between the 2, 1 on the outside of the stand & 1 on the inside.

Do you know your total wattage running?

 

[Dragon52]

Do you know your total wattage running?

No I don't & not being an electrician not really sure how to figure it out. I do worry about it though.

 

[recess62]

This is something I need to get installed instead of the house plug I'm using. Hasn't been an issue so far but I know I need to get it done. The only way water would get to the house plug is if the tank broke. I've got the bottom of the stand setup so it will catch any leak in the sump without much water draining from the tank.

This is what you want

https://www.amazon.com/TRC-90265-6-...d=1524097730&sr=8-4&keywords=gfci+plug-outlet

I recommend doing a search about using a grounding probe and GFCI outlets. We use these to protect ourselves from electrocution should there be a failure of one of our electrical devices in the tank.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/do-you-use-a-ground-probe-gfci.321087/

 

[Dragon52]

This is what you want

https://www.amazon.com/TRC-90265-6-...d=1524097730&sr=8-4&keywords=gfci+plug-outlet

Thanks
I'll pick one up tomorrow when I go out.

 

[Flippers4pups]

WiFi Smart Power Strip Socket with Alexa,Weton Multi-Plug Timer Switch Power Strip Outlet Surge Protector with 4 AC Outlets 4 USB Port Remote Control Via Free App for IOS/Android Smart Phone/Tablets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073CPTM49?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Thank you!

 

[Fin]

For simple on and off outlets, a lot of people use the American DJ Power Strip. It has 8 switched outlets.

 

[Mark Gray]

WiFi Smart Power Strip Socket with Alexa,Weton Multi-Plug Timer Switch Power Strip Outlet Surge Protector with 4 AC Outlets 4 USB Port Remote Control Via Free App for IOS/Android Smart Phone/Tablets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073CPTM49?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

That's pretty cool thanks for sharing