Electrical Question

Al · 01/01/2008, 12:15 PM

On this forum, I see a lot of photos of stands where the electrical work is stuffed right in with all the plumbing - you'll see power centers attatched to the inside of the stand, inches away from open sumps. Now it would be nice to put everything away neatly in one place, but isn't this dangerous? Or is it alright to have electrical connections in 100% humidity?

I personally have my connections in the stand, but they are inside plastic bags, and the bags open outside the cabinet. Messy, but at least safer, I hope.

Fishie Nut · 01/01/2008, 12:24 PM

I agree with you, Al. I think all electrical connections should be above the water. If there's a leak, the breaker trips, your tank may go blewie -- no flow, no go. A fellow MASLAC member had a fire -- DISASTER. Lost almost everything. Fortunately his home was okay. Tank was gone.

Prudence and Care should be taken when placing electrical connections near water. It just common sense!

skinz78 · 01/01/2008, 12:40 PM

gfci's, good connections, and just plain common sense.

Jpergamo · 01/01/2008, 06:10 PM

GFI's trip too much in my opinion, the the tank is 4-5 in off the wall then just strap cords to the wall to keep plugs out from under the stand....and yes common sense is the most important thing lol.

01/01/2008, 12:15 PM	#1
Al Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 503	Electrical Question On this forum, I see a lot of photos of stands where the electrical work is stuffed right in with all the plumbing - you'll see power centers attatched to the inside of the stand, inches away from open sumps. Now it would be nice to put everything away neatly in one place, but isn't this dangerous? Or is it alright to have electrical connections in 100% humidity? I personally have my connections in the stand, but they are inside plastic bags, and the bags open outside the cabinet. Messy, but at least safer, I hope.

01/01/2008, 12:24 PM	#2
Fishie Nut Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 966	I agree with you, Al. I think all electrical connections should be above the water. If there's a leak, the breaker trips, your tank may go blewie -- no flow, no go. A fellow MASLAC member had a fire -- DISASTER. Lost almost everything. Fortunately his home was okay. Tank was gone. Prudence and Care should be taken when placing electrical connections near water. It just common sense! __________________ Fishie (MASLAC member) "It's alaways a sometin'" -- Roseanna Roseannadana Current Tank Info: 225 gal LeeMar Reef; Deltec AP 702, ProFiLux, 90 gal sump/fuge, 3x250 HQI Lumenarcs. 4x96W PC actinics; 375 lbs LR; 3" LS; Hammerhead CL, Korallin c3002, KM500, Auto Water Change/Top Off; Aquatinics 1/3 HP drop in

01/01/2008, 06:10 PM	#4
Jpergamo Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Queens NY Posts: 142	GFI's trip too much in my opinion, the the tank is 4-5 in off the wall then just strap cords to the wall to keep plugs out from under the stand....and yes common sense is the most important thing lol. __________________ Put a sweater on babe, your gonna get ich. Current Tank Info: 180 aga RR/ DIY sump-fuge with cheato, aqua c EV 240 mag18 driven, mag 18 return, 2xKorilia 4. DIY light 4X39 T-5 actinic, 2x 400w 10k.

01/01/2008, 12:40 PM	#3
skinz78 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: north west washington Posts: 1,283	gfci's, good connections, and just plain common sense.