Can I safely plug a surge protector into an EnergyBar 8 / DC8?

lubyone1 · 07/26/2009, 08:27 PM

I just received my APEX and I'm wondering if I can plug a surge into it so that all four of my Koralias can be on 1 outlet?

Thoughts?

Shane Hoffman · 07/26/2009, 09:17 PM

I actually do this. I work at an aerospace company that builds electric power generation systems for 99% of all commercial planes out there.....I asked one of the electrical engineers at work. He told me even though manufacturers recommendations say plug it directly into a wall its not a risk to do what you are asking and I do. he recommended using electrical tape to tape the plug into the apex to insure it doesnt fall out. Also insure when you daisy chain cords that your wires upstream are equal to or better than the cable being plugged in...meaning it can handle same amperage and voltage....

07/26/2009, 08:27 PM	#1
lubyone1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Salem Wisconsin Posts: 434	Can I safely plug a surge protector into an EnergyBar 8 / DC8? I just received my APEX and I'm wondering if I can plug a surge into it so that all four of my Koralias can be on 1 outlet? Thoughts? __________________ 210 RR Tank, OctoXtrme200 w/ Bubble Blaster pump, 40gal sump, Eheim 1262 return pump, Vortech x3, K5 - 2 72" VHO w/ IceCap 660, 6x80 T5, Geo 618 Cal Reactor Current Tank Info: 210 Gallon RR

07/26/2009, 09:17 PM	#2
Shane Hoffman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 45 mins from Chicago Posts: 2,009	I actually do this. I work at an aerospace company that builds electric power generation systems for 99% of all commercial planes out there.....I asked one of the electrical engineers at work. He told me even though manufacturers recommendations say plug it directly into a wall its not a risk to do what you are asking and I do. he recommended using electrical tape to tape the plug into the apex to insure it doesnt fall out. Also insure when you daisy chain cords that your wires upstream are equal to or better than the cable being plugged in...meaning it can handle same amperage and voltage.... __________________ A wise man once said "Never play leap frog with a unicorn" Current Tank Info: 150 gallon glass with 20 gallon sump, 175lbs of coraline covered live rock, EuroReef skimmer rated for 250gal, 25watt Aqua UV sterilizer, Fluval FX5, Hamilton 3x250watt MH, 160 watt Blue actinic....Mixed reef