Why you should always invest!

michika · #1 07-31-2009, 05:36 PM

Yup, invest in good quality equipment along with GFCI, and take the time to create drip loops!

a little reminder from RC

whatcaneyedo · #2 07-31-2009, 05:50 PM

Thats happened twice in town here as well within the last 5 years... Twice that I know of. Thanks for spreading the awareness!

michika · #3 07-31-2009, 05:57 PM

I think the photos really make it hit home for some people.

What I find disturbing is that the original poster notes that his parents did have a fire alarm and that it never went off.

Ron99 · #4 07-31-2009, 06:18 PM

I guess I should stop putting this off

What is recommended? Is a 15 Amp GFCI to little or okay?

lastlight · #5 07-31-2009, 06:25 PM

Hanging 900 watts of t5 on two tiny wires above an open top tank with a eurobrace that is just big enough for the light to fit inside is perhaps also a bad idea. Lol. Lucky dude there. GFCI was a must for me. 3-pack at HD is like $40.

megs_clark · #6 07-31-2009, 06:35 PM

Wow thats scarry. Going to pick up a couple GFIC today for both my tanks. Thanks for posting that!!

fkshiu · #7 07-31-2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron99

I guess I should stop putting this off

What is recommended? Is a 15 Amp GFCI to little or okay?

If possible, divide your equipment amongst several GFCIs and even several circuits so if one trips your tank won't die.

fishoholic · #8 07-31-2009, 07:28 PM

OMG! That's horrible. Although I'm guilty, I even have a GFCI sitting beside my tank, still needing to be installed

subman · #9 07-31-2009, 07:43 PM

or even somthing like this:
http://www.budgetlighting.com/gfx/tower/30338-018_B.jpg

lastlight · #10 07-31-2009, 07:49 PM

I have 3 seperate 15A circuits each with a gfci on them. I plan to have lights, return pump, and powerheads spread out seperately on these to avoid losing all my circulation.