Need a Electrician

zhewitt04 · 02/07/2012, 02:52 AM

I have a question. I saw a cheap powerhead I am wanting to get for curing some live rock and maybe mixing salt and if it works good i might use on my tank anyways it is 220-240v. I was curious if I could buy a converter like the link below and this would work the way it supposed to. This would save me like 20 bucks so not a big deal but for what I am using it for thought it might be worth a shot.
Thanks

http://www.ebay.com/itm/50W-AC-Power...item19c5a36f60

mori · 02/07/2012, 02:58 AM

what will get me worry its that it doesnt have a ground prong for what eva u pluging into it.

bdr · 02/07/2012, 05:03 AM

yes looks like it will work your powerhed probably wont draw more then 50w but as posted no ground does the plug on the owerhead have one?

fishgate · 02/07/2012, 05:49 AM

Why? You can get a 1300gph new powerhead for $28. That one will also run faster as it was designed for 50 cycles and we are 60 cycles.

I see no logic in your decision!

Ron Reefman · 02/07/2012, 06:24 AM

And I wouldn't trust a $1.60 power adaptor to convert 110 to 220 anywhere inside my house!

zhewitt04 · 02/07/2012, 06:46 AM

Gate I have made no decision. I appreciate your input. I saw a cheap powerhead on eBay for 8 bucks. It was like 1600 gph. I was going to use it for mixing salt. I am confused why this wouldn't work well enough will 50 be enough for just mixing salt.
I wouldnt get that particular converter. I would find one with three prong.
Thanks again everyone.

fishgate · 02/07/2012, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by zhewitt04

Gate I have made no decision. I appreciate your input. I saw a cheap powerhead on eBay for 8 bucks. It was like 1600 gph. I was going to use it for mixing salt. I am confused why this wouldn't work well enough will 50 be enough for just mixing salt.
I wouldnt get that particular converter. I would find one with three prong.
Thanks again everyone.

It will "probably" work but why would you take a chance for such small amounts? A true perc clown costs $30. This is too small of an amount to take a chance with it.

RubberFrog · 02/07/2012, 08:52 AM

This is one of those cases of penny wise and dollar foolish. How much will it cost you when that $1.60 voltage converter catches fire?

Why can't you just go to petco (or wherever) and buy the cheapest powerhead they have? Can't be more then $15 bucks and will mix salt just fine.

zhewitt04 · 02/07/2012, 02:23 PM

Thanks guys. You saved me from possibly burning the house down.

02/07/2012, 02:52 AM	#1
zhewitt04 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kokomo, IN Posts: 764	Need a Electrician I have a question. I saw a cheap powerhead I am wanting to get for curing some live rock and maybe mixing salt and if it works good i might use on my tank anyways it is 220-240v. I was curious if I could buy a converter like the link below and this would work the way it supposed to. This would save me like 20 bucks so not a big deal but for what I am using it for thought it might be worth a shot. Thanks http://www.ebay.com/itm/50W-AC-Power...item19c5a36f60

02/07/2012, 05:03 AM	#3
bdr Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: kingston ontario Posts: 375	yes looks like it will work your powerhed probably wont draw more then 50w but as posted no ground does the plug on the owerhead have one? __________________ 75g display, 40g breeder sump. 85 lbs lr 2 korillia 1050gph powerheads, vertex 100gpd rodi, brs media reactor water went in jan 3 12

02/07/2012, 05:49 AM	#4
fishgate Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Damascus, MD Posts: 3,340	Why? You can get a 1300gph new powerhead for $28. That one will also run faster as it was designed for 50 cycles and we are 60 cycles. I see no logic in your decision! __________________ 125RR in-wall, 40B Sump, CS180 BM Skimmer, ATI 4x80 watt, eheim 1262, custom wrap around rock wall, ReefKeeper Elite 120g in-wall, 40B Sump, PC 54wx4, Jabao DC-6000 (full siphon), future seahorse t Current Tank Info: 125g, 120g, 2x40b sumps, ATI 4x80 T5HO

02/07/2012, 06:24 AM	#5
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	And I wouldn't trust a $1.60 power adaptor to convert 110 to 220 anywhere inside my house! __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017

02/07/2012, 02:58 AM	#2
mori Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 67	what will get me worry its that it doesnt have a ground prong for what eva u pluging into it.

02/07/2012, 06:46 AM	#6
zhewitt04 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kokomo, IN Posts: 764	Gate I have made no decision. I appreciate your input. I saw a cheap powerhead on eBay for 8 bucks. It was like 1600 gph. I was going to use it for mixing salt. I am confused why this wouldn't work well enough will 50 be enough for just mixing salt. I wouldnt get that particular converter. I would find one with three prong. Thanks again everyone.

02/07/2012, 08:52 AM	#8
RubberFrog Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 286	This is one of those cases of penny wise and dollar foolish. How much will it cost you when that $1.60 voltage converter catches fire? Why can't you just go to petco (or wherever) and buy the cheapest powerhead they have? Can't be more then $15 bucks and will mix salt just fine.

02/07/2012, 02:23 PM	#9
zhewitt04 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kokomo, IN Posts: 764	Thanks guys. You saved me from possibly burning the house down.