Thats just too Scary… let’s talk about the pretty fishiesLeaks and tanks exploding are my biggest fears. I have dreams about it all the time.
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Thats just too Scary… let’s talk about the pretty fishiesLeaks and tanks exploding are my biggest fears. I have dreams about it all the time.
GFCI outlets... That's a really good point! Thank you for mentioning that. I have never heard anyone recommend a gfci outlet and that is probably overlooked by a lot of aquarists.If all is wired (14 awg) and breakered (15 amp) properly, there is no risk to house wiring.
And i think you meant power from a separate citcuit, not outlet. Adjacent outlets are probably on the same circuit.
We should all be using gfci outlets or breakers.
IMO, the biggest dangers to humans keeping reef tanks are
electrocution
fires
chemical exposure
infections in exposed skin with any cuts to tank water
The single point of failure is a problem.Didnt quite understand your comment.
You should install gfci breaker or gfci outlet.
Randy, what are some commonly used chemicals in the reef hobby that need to be handled safely and with respect?
At my old club, a reefer got Gorilla Super Glue on his eyelid because he wasn't being careful while fragging. Lots of people seem to run fast and loose with safety while handling bleach and muriatic acid in this hobby as well.
It’s easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to ask for permissionFor me, it's if my wife actually found out how much I've spent on all this.
Easier to swap out 1 outlet for personal and household safety, than setup a redundant power system to keep portions of tank running to eliminate single point failure.The single point of failure is a problem.
Anybody with a serious setup should really be using multiple GFCI receptacles. Either DIY or hired.
Easy enough to build a DIY power center with 2, 4, 6 or more GFCI receptacles. That way a single faulting device or nuisance trip does not take down the entire tank.
Never thought about about this, I have my new project! Wife can't argue about this! Whoopi! Seriously, what a great addition to the talk. I will be doing this. My son-in-law is a electrician. I'll get his help. Picture in future in build thread.The single point of failure is a problem.
Anybody with a serious setup should really be using multiple GFCI receptacles. Either DIY or hired.
Easy enough to build a DIY power center with 2, 4, 6 or more GFCI receptacles. That way a single faulting device or nuisance trip does not take down the entire tank.
I would say that If a person has the skill to “swap out‘ a receptacle then they have the skill to build a small double duplex GFCI power snake or two.Easier to swap out 1 outlet for personal and household safety, than setup a redundant power system to keep portions of tank running to eliminate single point failure.
That is another subject.
Wire them in parallel - you can’t wire a GFCI to the load side of another GFC,- weird things happen.Never thought about about this, I have my new project! Wife can't argue about this! Whoopi! Seriously, what a great addition to the talk. I will be doing this. My son-in-law is a electrician. I'll get his help. Picture in future in build thread.
Thank you very much!Wire them in parallel - you can’t wire a GFCI to the load side of another GFC,- weird things happen.