My new power center with individual on/off switches

[Finatik]

No I did not get it wet. I did not hit thst button.

I think the buttons on the unit are just cheap. I ordered a DJ unit and will be tossing this one. I just don’t trust it now.

Hmmm...... I don't know what the issue might be with yours. I've got three Power Play PP-52819HTC units running my two main display tanks, and my quarantine tanks - and I haven't had any issues at all with any of mine. All 3 units have worked perfectly, and I'm happy with their performance so far.

 

[Neo Jeo]

I use the ADJ PC-100A and it works perfect. I've had it about 9 months with 0 issues so far and I must say that it is the best piece of equipment that I bought for my tank. I purchased it from my local guitar center for $30 plus $5 for an extended warranty in case something happens.
I have a small tank and my wiring may not look pretty, but this power center serves its purpose. I would definitely recommend.

Thanks. I ordered one. How did you mount that?

 

[saullman]

Thanks. I ordered one. How did you mount that?

I had to mount it vertically because my stand is not wide enough to mount it horizontal. I just used Two long strips of double sided tape. That's it.

 

[Neo Jeo]

I had to mount it vertically because my stand is not wide enough to mount it horizontal. I just used Two long strips of double sided tape. That's it.

I’ll try the dibble side tape. Mine just arrived today. Thanks

 

[Crabs McJones]

I had to mount it vertically because my stand is not wide enough to mount it horizontal. I just used Two long strips of double sided tape. That's it.

I’ll try the dibble side tape. Mine just arrived today. Thanks

You guys must get your clownfish from the same breeder ;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious

 

[samnaz]

hey crabs can we see how you have yours mounted?

 

[OriginalUserName]

I’ll try the dibble side tape. Mine just arrived today. Thanks

After I realized I could use these https://www.command.com/3M/en_US/co...trips/?N=5924736+3294529207+3294774739&rt=rud
I will never use double sided tape again. These stick better, are easy to remove, and you can pull items off to access or rearrange.

 

[Crabs McJones]

hey crabs can we see how you have yours mounted?

Absolutely I modified the brackets that came with it (drilled new holes) so the bracket could go sideways instead of face mounting it.

 

[Picesduh]

How is it working out so far? Also, do you use any of the other ports in the back besides the common three prong outlet? Do you know what those other ports are for?

 

[Forsaken77]

How is it working out so far? Also, do you use any of the other ports in the back besides the common three prong outlet? Do you know what those other ports are for?

This is basically a computer center power hub. So going by the pictures, those other ports are for phone lines, ethernet cable, and a few cable coax ports.

Those cable ports on surge protectors used to cause a lot of problems when I was a cable technician.

 

[Crabs McJones]

How is it working out so far? Also, do you use any of the other ports in the back besides the common three prong outlet? Do you know what those other ports are for?

I regret to inform you I am no longer using this unit as I got a killer deal on an aquarium controller. But up until then it had still been working great

 

[Picesduh]

Do you want to sell one?

 

[Crabs McJones]

Do you want to sell one?

Up in the air on what i'm going to do with the old one. If I decide to sell it i'll make a thread in the for sale forum.

 

[CavalierReef]

Thanks. I ordered one. How did you mount that?

This is the one I have been considering as well. I like its size and the fact that it can be mounted vertically or horizontally. However, I did see some dicey reviews regarding poor soldering on connections that caused some circuits to burn. If I get one, I'll take the back off and make sure the connections solid. If not, I solder them myself.

 

[jordan10]

Pretty neat. A controllable power outlet is perhaps the most important gadget to me, since I need it during every water change.

What are you trying off during WC that has to be unplugged?

 

[samnaz]

What are you trying off during WC that has to be unplugged?

I turn off the heater, power heads and hob filter. Nothing has to be unplugged when you have a power center with individual switches for each outlet.

 

[Bradley Creek Reefer]

Looks great! Ideal, if someone is wanting a free standing solution for power distribution.

There are a good number of reefers, myself included, that have used DJ style rack mount switchable power supplies with good results.



Being able to turn on/off individual components for maintenance is great.

I wish my Reefkeeper PB4's had a physical 'off' switch at each outlet. Yeah, you can thumb through the menus and turn an outlet off, but I generally just unplug the item in question. Say, killing this skimmer to clean the collection cup... you do it all the time, nice to be able to do so without plugging/unplugging components. Especially in a restricted space, like most under tank sump areas are.

I just ordered this guy, should be here by Friday. My only problem now is that I’m just now measuring my space in the reefer 250 sump area and I don’t think this 19in bad boy will fit properly. I may be checking out the tower unit in this post or get (2) 4 power switch units to build into my future control panel. I’d love to see pictures of people’s control boards using these switch boards.