Electrical Question

[str255]

Originally Posted by Glennrf38

Does anyone know of a switch that plugs into a powerbar with a recepticle on it as well?

What I'm trying to do is hook up my equipment to a power bar and have the ability to turn each piece on or off by itself instead of unplugging the cable from the power bar.

For example, when I need to empty my skimmer, I have to find the cord and unplug it from the power bar. What I would like is an inline switch.

This would save wear and tear on the powerbar plugs.

Thanks

How about this ... Ultra ULT31570 / 7-Outlet / Power Strip?

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...023&CatId=1284

[root81]

I'm in the process of building a control panel for my setup. I'll basically have a switch for each outlet at the back of the panel, and the timers will be switched AFTER the timer, so I don't mess up timing if i turn a light off. I've thought of going with a PLC unit instead, to have fully programmable control, but that'll probably be later, since I have very little time to spare, and am working mostly on getting a new custom built aquarium put together, and set up. This idea might be beyond the average person, but it's my solution, since I work with electronics, and can get all parts at a good discount through my suppliers.

[parkinsn]

You can get a Hubble part # RC308W (W is for white you can get whatever color) it is a switched plug, if you have room in your stand and the know how to wire a box up with a few of these in it you can have a homemade switched powerbar. You can also get these GFCI protected.

[spreerider]

Im going to do the PLC route and have it perminatly hooked to my computer, i could also use it recieve feedback from any device i could think of using.
i work with PLC almost every day and do alot of other control work so it should be easy for me.