I have a power strip that is GFCI protecting (meaning the plug for the power strip has the GFCI circuit built in, not the outlet) my in-tank equipment. I also run 2 36"T5 and 2 150HQI/magnetic ballasts through it on timers. I have the ballasts turning on 5 minutes apart (to avoid tripping the breaker). All of this equipment is relatively new and functioning correctly as I can tell. Even with the timing staggered, very occasionally one of the ballasts will trip the GFCI and the tank shuts off. Definitely makes me scared when I leave in the morning to surf or go on vacation or whatever. My tank is in my office and I've been lucky enough to catch it recently while working.
I understand GFCI's are error prone; would the best approach here be to move the MH ballasts over to a non-protected strip? I have a non protected strip running my MP40's and MP10 as well as ATO and doser. If the GFCI trips I will at least have flow in the tank, worst case. Anyways, what is the risk of this? My lights are hanging on a rack; since they're DE bulbs they have a glass plate as well so it seems safe to me but I still get freaked out thinking the rack will fall into the water or something.
Any thoughts here?
I understand GFCI's are error prone; would the best approach here be to move the MH ballasts over to a non-protected strip? I have a non protected strip running my MP40's and MP10 as well as ATO and doser. If the GFCI trips I will at least have flow in the tank, worst case. Anyways, what is the risk of this? My lights are hanging on a rack; since they're DE bulbs they have a glass plate as well so it seems safe to me but I still get freaked out thinking the rack will fall into the water or something.
Any thoughts here?
