Gfci

A_Z · 08/28/2011, 06:15 PM

Hi everyone I am looking for a GCFI for my new setup.

I am looking at this one
http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.co...m?pcatid=14702

The question I have is the portable single outlet one fine? Can I just plug a power strip into it and all devices connected to the powerstrip will be protected?

The setup would be Walloutlet - GFCI - Power Strip - Devices

Thank you for any help.

NYCBOB · 08/28/2011, 06:18 PM

yes it will work. i heard some horror stories with them thought like tripping constantly. why not install a gfci outlet from home depot for $5?

A_Z · 08/28/2011, 06:26 PM

Thanks. You mean replacing a wall outlet with a GCFI one right? I didn't see any for $5 most were about the same price as the plug in, I just liked the plug in convenience.

2Quills · 08/28/2011, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYCBOB

yes it will work. i heard some horror stories with them thought like tripping constantly. why not install a gfci outlet from home depot for $5?

As have I. A friend purchased one and it tripped constantly when she tried running her halide fixture on it. Much better to just go with a GFCI receptical.

fishermike · 08/28/2011, 06:35 PM

A GFCI from HD will run you $15 to $20. I would go that route.

The Grim Reefer · 08/28/2011, 06:43 PM

The yellow ones tend to be non latching. With those if the power goes out once it comes back on you have to reset, NOT what you want for a aquarium. Either do an outlet or make sure whatever you get latches.

grigsy · 08/28/2011, 07:15 PM

GFCI's can be finicky.

I use that 5 outlet GFCI in the link you show. Shock Buster. Works great.

08/28/2011, 06:15 PM	#1
A_Z Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 546	Gfci Hi everyone I am looking for a GCFI for my new setup. I am looking at this one http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.co...m?pcatid=14702 The question I have is the portable single outlet one fine? Can I just plug a power strip into it and all devices connected to the powerstrip will be protected? The setup would be Walloutlet - GFCI - Power Strip - Devices Thank you for any help.

08/28/2011, 06:43 PM	#6
The Grim Reefer Ready for some NOBALL!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kingman Az Posts: 25,259	The yellow ones tend to be non latching. With those if the power goes out once it comes back on you have to reset, NOT what you want for a aquarium. Either do an outlet or make sure whatever you get latches. __________________ America, the way it outta be! Current Tank Info: 120 Starphire with Illudium Q-288 Photon Regurgitator DIY LED lighting

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08/28/2011, 06:18 PM	#2
NYCBOB Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 1,768	yes it will work. i heard some horror stories with them thought like tripping constantly. why not install a gfci outlet from home depot for $5?

08/28/2011, 06:26 PM	#3
A_Z Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 546	Thanks. You mean replacing a wall outlet with a GCFI one right? I didn't see any for $5 most were about the same price as the plug in, I just liked the plug in convenience.

08/28/2011, 06:35 PM	#5
fishermike Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 616	A GFCI from HD will run you $15 to $20. I would go that route.

08/28/2011, 07:15 PM	#7
grigsy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 2,307	GFCI's can be finicky. I use that 5 outlet GFCI in the link you show. Shock Buster. Works great.