installed a gfi plug

Ruth · #1 01-30-2006, 12:17 PM

Ha! Found the site I ordered from - it is Axe music
http://www.axemusic.com/product.asp?...4456&PT_ID=all

midgetwaiter · #2 01-30-2006, 05:06 PM

The switches are fantastic no doubt but realisticly any CSA approved power bar should handle 15 amps (1875 watt) without issue.

I'm thinking this is more of a nice to have.

Kabong · #3 01-30-2006, 06:38 PM

In theory yes but,

This are all power bars that were hooked to aquarium equipment. Some hooked up to GFI's.
Sometimes GFI's dont trip until after the fire has started. At that point if nothing else id rather have a metal powerbar over a plastic one.
The funny thing is the one that looks like it totaly caught on fire is the Coralife power center, Thats actually made for the aquarium.

Overall maybey im a little paranoid but id rather spent $40 and sleep a little better at night.

Squiddy · #4 01-30-2006, 08:50 PM

Ruth, how much was shipping, how did you have it shipped and how long did it take from Axe? Thanks!

Ruth · #5 01-30-2006, 10:13 PM

I ordered 3 of them and the shipping was really quick and I got in on a promo so it was free!

midgetwaiter · #6 01-31-2006, 06:18 PM

I've got a power bar that looks just like the ones pictured. I know what I did to it though, I got SW all over it. I'll bet that those power bars either had water or salt creep short them out. A power bar for an aquarium should never be on the floor. Any power cables should dip lower than the plug to avoid water running down the cable.

TheReefGeek · #7 01-31-2006, 06:37 PM

In addition to GFI outlets and powerbars NOT on the floor, you should use a grounding probe for safety. For example, if your lighting unit falls into the tank while you have your hands in it, the GFI wont trip, but a grounding probe may save your life.

I would also test your aquarium pretty regularly for stray current as well, to make sure any of your devices are not failing/faulty.

tbone · #8 02-03-2006, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by midgetwaiter

I've got a power bar that looks just like the ones pictured. I know what I did to it though, I got SW all over it. I'll bet that those power bars either had water or salt creep short them out. A power bar for an aquarium should never be on the floor. Any power cables should dip lower than the plug to avoid water running down the cable.

i just learn that from today!!!!!!!!

tank overflowed when i was doing something. water went into the powerbar. so i'd jump on the the salt bucket and unplug everything. it felt like i was fighting for the unplugging the cord.