Power bars and extension cords

[Dearth]

This is my take on these

Power bars and cords

Seems a lot of people have questions about these because everywhere you look power bars all come with a disclaimer for not for use with aquariums basically if you use said power bar for aquarium use and you fry or burn something up because the power bar got wet your on your own for damage coverage.

Problem is not many many businesses sell power bars designed for use near water. There are power bars designed specifically for aquarium use Coralife, Apex, Milwalkie and a few others the problem is most are sold as part of a package deal costing a lot of money so many cheap out and buy the standard power bars. There is nothing wrong with using them but the danger is there especially where water is concerned. You can buy outdoor power bars but they are pricey and are designed for the elements and can take some water spillage.

There are ways to make the use of these bars safe and these are some hints and tricks.
-always buy a bar with a six foot cord or longer ones with short cords are just asking for trouble and buy with 6 or more socket plug ins
-most bars come with tabs or slots to enable them to be wall mounted if possible mount beside and if possible a foot or more away from the tank avoid mounting behind, under or to side of cabinet if possible to avoid water spillage or splashing
-if you have to place on the floor place as far as you can from the tank and cover it with a cardboard box or something that will protect your bar from water spills
-avoid the Christmas tree effect again your asking for trouble string an extension cord and plug another power bar into it

Extension cords

Not much to say here except that when dealing with anything water related never use indoor extension cords because they are not designed to keep water out its always best to use all weather cords they are designed specifically for all weather types and if by chance you spill water on the plug ins there is less chance of failure and frying your toys or you.

Thoughts or more hints/tricks?