wifi power strips? Whats everyone using?

[southerntnreefer]

I have 3 Sb reef 16 basics. Now that ive got it all configured, id like to clean up the cable mess, Ive seen some WIfi enabled timer strips. Are these worth it? i have 6 plugs. 3 whites and 3 blues. Ive got 2 empty wall outlets on the dedicated tank circuits ( 2 20 amp GFCI) what should i look at? Not interested in advanced control, basically just need my lights to come on when i want them to, and to go off when i want them to.

Thanks!

 

[road_runner]

I have 3 Sb reef 16 basics. Now that ive got it all configured, id like to clean up the cable mess, Ive seen some WIfi enabled timer strips. Are these worth it? i have 6 plugs. 3 whites and 3 blues. Ive got 2 empty wall outlets on the dedicated tank circuits ( 2 20 amp GFCI) what should i look at? Not interested in advanced control, basically just need my lights to come on when i want them to, and to go off when i want them to.

Thanks!

I like using these plugs from amazon. They are Alexa enabled. Versatile and useful, I use them to do my weekly water change.
Alexa "do water change": water pumped out to drain....then water pumped in from the mixing station

Amazon Smart Plug, works with Alexa https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZEEFNX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7IjlDb6XY47QW

 

[southerntnreefer]

will it power a whole power strip tho? Id have to plug it into the wall, and then a power strip into it.

 

[road_runner]

will it power a whole power strip tho? Id have to plug it into the wall, and then a power strip into it.

Depend on the expected load. This is 15A outlet, common home outlets are 15a as well. So I would say shoild not be a problem unless if you ate planning on putting heavier load than 15a to which I will caution you check the wall outlet as well and make sure it can support above 15a..

 

[southerntnreefer]

Depend on the expected load. This is 15A outlet, common home outlets are 15a as well. So I would say shoild not be a problem unless if you ate planning on putting heavier load than 15a to which I will caution you check the wall outlet as well and make sure it can support above 15a..

i just had installed 2 20 amp breakers, with 20 amp GFCI outlets for the tank

 

[road_runner]

i just had installed 2 20 amp breakers, with 20 amp GFCI outlets for the tank

I believe there are other wifi enabled plugs. I like using these for individual control.

 

[Eagle_Steve]

I use 2 of these for non-tank related stuff. They work great.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/geeni-...R9t-MdDGpWvxBUU2tDw8ib1ACYXmcXnAaArD1EALw_wcB

 

[southerntnreefer]

I use 2 of these for non-tank related stuff. They work great.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/geeni-...R9t-MdDGpWvxBUU2tDw8ib1ACYXmcXnAaArD1EALw_wcB

do you have individual outlet control? like i could tell it run outlets 1-3 from 12-10 and outlets 4-6 from 1-8?

 

[road_runner]

I use 2 of these for non-tank related stuff. They work great.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/geeni-...R9t-MdDGpWvxBUU2tDw8ib1ACYXmcXnAaArD1EALw_wcB

No where do they mention the ampere rating which makes me nervous. I would think it's also 15a or even less given the long cable length...

 

[road_runner]

These are similar strips they are all 10A and 15A max which push me to believe this price range is 10 15A.
If rating is not mentioned I would consider ot 10A to be on the safe side.

Kasa Smart WiFi Power Strip by TP-Link - 6 Outlet Surge Protection, Works with Alexa Echo & Google (HS300) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G95FFN3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_m.jlDbTQT2FB6

Smart Power Strip, Wifi Surge Protector, Voice Control with Alexa & Google Home, 4 AC Outlets 4 USB Port with 6-Foot Cord, App Control Appliances, Individual Control, Timing Schedule, No Hub Required https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076VRH9WP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tbklDbM0CZ96E

Smart Plugs, Surge Protector Power Strip with USB Ports, WiFi Wireless Voice Remote Control and Timing Function 4-Outlet 4-USB Port 6 ft Extension Cord, Compatible with Alexa/Google Home/IFTTT-White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q5XXGW1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9bklDb324X81B

 

[southerntnreefer]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076VRH9WP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tbklDbM0CZ96E

This one looks good, ive just never heard of the brand, so ill do what i do and do some more research. it leaves me 1 outlet to eventually plug an upcoming fuge light in, and it wont matter, as ill be running it opposite cycle to the tank lights, so power draw wont be an issue.

 

[BeejReef]

I like using these plugs from amazon. They are Alexa enabled. Versatile and useful, I use them to do my weekly water change.
Alexa "do water change": water pumped out to drain....then water pumped in from the mixing station

Amazon Smart Plug, works with Alexa https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZEEFNX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7IjlDb6XY47QW

That is

 

[road_runner]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076VRH9WP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tbklDbM0CZ96E

This one looks good, ive just never heard of the brand, so ill do what i do and do some more research. it leaves me 1 outlet to eventually plug an upcoming fuge light in, and it wont matter, as ill be running it opposite cycle to the tank lights, so power draw wont be an issue.

This particular one is 10A that's why i asked you what's your power rating requirements. I would go with the other 2 I had in the post. They are 15A.
IF you want above 12a rating.
Basically get something that is 1 or 2 amp above your requirments to account for heat and power loss on the cables.

 

[southerntnreefer]

This particular one is 10A that's why i asked you what's your power rating requirements. I would go with the other 2 I had in the post. They are 15A.
IF you want above 12a rating.
Basically get something that is 1 or 2 amp above your requirments to account for heat and power loss on the cables.

im not home to look, but each box is 165 watts, i cant find amperage listed in Mikes site, but id be running one side of each of one strip. One strip for blues, one strip for whites, and eventually a SB reef Fuge Sprite.

 

[road_runner]

im not home to look, but each box is 165 watts, i cant find amperage listed in Mikes site, but id be running one side of each of one strip. One strip for blues, one strip for whites, and eventually a SB reef Fuge Sprite.

The research I did was quick on amazon. The one I shared are the one that have the amp specified..
It's also a matter of the number of plugs. So wattage can vary. I like to go by the max amp rating. That I cannot go wrong with..

 

[road_runner]

That is

Ha ha, for real I have my weekly water change automated. Plumbed to drain and mixing station in the garage. Then using alexa I have a scenario called water change. It will turn off return pump and power heads, push water out of the sump to drain wait a minute then push water from mixing station to the sump.
Clearly I di this when am at home just incase ha ha

 

[southerntnreefer]

The research I did was quick on amazon. The one I shared are the one that have the amp specified..
It's also a matter of the number of plugs. So wattage can vary. I like to go by the max amp rating. That I cannot go wrong with..

Then 2 of these are the best option then...


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q5XXGW1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9bklDb324X81B

one for each set of lights channels. 1 for blues, one for whites.

 

[clm65]

I've been using the Kasa WiFi powerstrip (HS300) for a few months now for my lights and some powerheads. It is rated for 15A. Works very well so far. And it is on sale right now on Amazon .

 

[southerntnreefer]

I've been using the Kasa WiFi powerstrip (HS300) for a few months now for my lights and some powerheads. It is rated for 15A. Works very well so far. And it is on sale right now on Amazon .

do you feel its worth that price tag?

 

[clm65]

do you feel its worth that price tag?

I had a bunch of individual timers plugged into various power strips and outlets. Whenever I had a power outage or when the time changed (daylight savings time), I had to adjust all the timers. Now everything is simplified and more organized. Programming is very easy. And if I don’t have my phone handy, I can turn anything plugged into it on or off just by pressing a button on the strip. I also have a couple single outlet Kasa timers for the dosing pump and the refugium light, all run by the same app on my phone. So yes, I think it is worth the money (and I spent more than the current sale price). But to be honest, I have not tried any of the other brands, so I can’t give you an honest comparison. Hope this helps!