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Old 08-03-2009, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by danny zubot View Post
I wouldn't just get GFCI for that, I'd get a new system for your lights. I learned the hard way not to put lights on glass tops no matter how thick. I came home from work one day to find my 250 watt pendant along with a dual 65 watt pc in my tank. I didn't have a GFCI, and it didn't even trip the main breaker to my condo. It could have been catastrophic, but I guess someone was looking out for me.
I am looking for a 70W reflector that can be hung for this exact reason. I don't trust the glass, even with just a 70W, but I have no other option at the moment. So I'll be looking for one of those plug-in GFCIs that mike mentioned (thanks for clearing that up mike, I must have missed that) in the mean time.

I'm actually attempting to find a 70W spotlight-style fixture... barring that I might have to have one built (and a reflector for it... and I might as well lens it while I'm at it ).
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