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Originally Posted by paddyob
Could you post a pic. This is what I want to do. Switches to turn off pumps fit maintenance, etc.
I'm an not an electrician but my neighbor is. I'm hoping he can wire me up.
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Sure, I'll post some stuff for ya
Having an electrician Pal is a big help, but I did this all on my own and I'm sure you can too
Definately nothing pretty, and I should have built a waterproof version
From my build, page 20, but there are other pages too
I didn't incorporate switches as I can turn off the GFCIs if needed, or unplug stuff, or turn off stuff in the Reefkeeper
Manually tripping the GFCIs may or may not shorten the life of the outlets, but it keeps me testing them
My PC4s (reefkeeper powerbars) are plugged in directly to the Surge Duplexes (hopefully protecting the circuitry), as are my Ground Probe and Utility Panel (bottom right section of pic - 4 duplexes)
I wired regular and heavy duty 'pigtail' plugs from the GFCIs, and they plug into the PC4s for control of the hardware
The relays you see (and there are 3 now) are just for 'run dry' and the ATOs are still functioning on their own. The floats on the relays protect the ATO powerhead and heater, and shut down the ATO pumps, in the event of a low water condition.
Feel free to PM me if you have any questions Pat, or other members for that matter