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12-13-2009 05:55 PM |
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Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic
(Post 472114)
Unfortunately, I have 6 tanks, total volume 650 gallons (4 sw & 2 fw) on two breakers. I have my main reef (210g with 80g sump) split between two breakers, which is why that tank didn't suffer any damage. If I try to split the fowlr/seahorse fuge tank between two, then I would be in trouble. They are only 15 amp breakers. Old house, old electrical system.:cry:
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Doesn't exactly sound like a safe electrical setup, running new lines and installing new breakers is a fairly easy task even with old systems. If you absolutely can't do it you should consider downsizing your electrical load which yes may mean limiting yourself to only two tanks. Overloading your homes electrical capabilities is a classic recipe for a fire. Remember the breaker is a safety switch, the fact that it fires is a clear sign you're doing something wrong. Just saying perhaps coming home a couple dead fish could be looked at as a wake up call, next time it could be coming home to a nothing. |
