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Old 02-14-2012, 05:07 AM
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I'm an electrician, and gfci detects the difference in current coming in on the hot wire and back on the neutral and they must be the same or it trips. That's why they're usednear sinks and stuff. And if you want the extra precaution raise your plugs to a satifying height. Or hardwire them. Use your imagination. Install a box in the wall cavity that has a door which will allow enough room for just your cords to passby and have some plugs inside the box.
Well I am also an electrician and it is against code to install receptacles in cabinets or cupboards, so that is not very good advice! It is also against code to move your receptacles without a permit, so for most reefers that is not great advice either.
Installing AFCI is probably a good idea, but be careful not to put everything on one control device. You don't want your whole tank turning off due a tripped breaker or receptacle. GFCI is a must though!
Buy some good quality powerbars, plug them into GFCI receptacles and always use a drip loop in all your cords.
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