American DJ switch

xxxbadfishxxx · 10/31/2006, 05:19 PM

Whats with a lot of people using a DJ Switch, can someone give me a little insite on why they are used, and how they work? is it like a powerstrip or do you have to hardwire everything. Pics would be helpful.

The Saltwater Kid · 10/31/2006, 05:59 PM

It's sort of like a power strip...only better! They have individual on/off switches for each plugin allowing you to turn on/off individual pieces of equipment instead of shutting off everything. Some people have hardwired them into some elaborate power panels and they work awesome. I would also highly recommend getting some GFCI outlets or adaptors (I plan on doing this soon myself), one for each piece of equipment that's in your tank if possible (you don't want just one to plug the power panel into because of nuisance trips...one outlet + 1 powerpanel + 1 nuisance trip = EVERYTHING shut off until you reset the GFCI)...got to think SAFETY! Too many people have learned the hard way and had fires breakout because of an overloaded powerstrip.

CCG · 10/31/2006, 06:07 PM

Here you go
http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/pro...36&src=4WFRWXX

Colin

easye123 · 10/31/2006, 06:28 PM

whats a gfci and how does it work?

Snakebyt · 10/31/2006, 07:29 PM

this is the same thing, but a little cheaper
http://stores.channeladvisor.com/hyt...M-855666000075

BigMojo · 11/01/2006, 07:34 AM

I work in the DJ lighting business...PLEASE, do not buy the Eliminator product listed above, it is very poorly constructed and in our tests we have seen them overheat and "explode" they are NOT UL approved...

As a disclaimer I work for Chauvet (a competitor to Eliminator and American DJ), and while we make a product like that as well, either ours or the American DJ piece will work much better...I'm experimenting with 4 outlet relay pack that has automatic chases built in to alternate flow for some real randomness...

Snakebyt · 11/01/2006, 07:50 AM

thanks for the heads up about that product. I just saw it while looking around. I guess its like most things, ya get what ya pay for

The Saltwater Kid · 11/01/2006, 09:12 AM

Here's one that's cheaper...

http://www.123dj.com/lighting/controllers/pd8.html

sabodish · 11/01/2006, 11:15 AM

does anyone know if the outlets on the rear are spaced far enough apart to allow a digital timer to be inserted for light control?

The Saltwater Kid · 11/01/2006, 11:32 AM

They're too close I believe to get an adaptor of any kind in. The outlets are spaced farther apart then most regular powerpanels but not quite far enough I believe.

rooroo · 11/01/2006, 01:00 PM

Hey saltwaterkid, that link doesn't work.

I've been thinking about one of these for awhile, might go pick one up next week.

Gundo5000 · 11/01/2006, 01:03 PM

Do the red switches light up?

dkh0331 · 11/01/2006, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sabodish
does anyone know if the outlets on the rear are spaced far enough apart to allow a digital timer to be inserted for light control?

No. I use these power strip liberators. They are 14" extension cords. http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/s...productID=1757

The Saltwater Kid · 11/01/2006, 02:22 PM

http://www.123dj.com/lighting/controllers/pd8.html

The Saltwater Kid · 11/01/2006, 02:24 PM

I can't explain why the link doesn't work, when I try it through IE it works fine but trying to access it through this forum doesn't work. Copy/paste the link to your web browser and it should work for you.

rooroo · 11/01/2006, 02:30 PM

What's the brand of that one? Or is it a no-name?

xxxbadfishxxx · 11/01/2006, 05:45 PM

Wow, thanks for all your replies. I think that is definatly worth looking into for my 90 Upgrade, really useful when doing water changes, simply turn off everything in the sump, and the main can stay on.

Snakebyt · 11/01/2006, 06:03 PM

I am defenatly getting a couple of them when I upgrade to a bigger tank

sabodish · 11/01/2006, 06:29 PM

sweet..ill get 2 of those pigtails for my lights and then 2 controllers for all my other needs on the new cube.

Rendos · 11/01/2006, 06:50 PM

Does anyone know any specs on this one? It says it has a controller built in.

http://www.123dj.com/lighting/contro...ightsaver.html

10/31/2006, 05:19 PM	#1
xxxbadfishxxx Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 1,585	American DJ switch Whats with a lot of people using a DJ Switch, can someone give me a little insite on why they are used, and how they work? is it like a powerstrip or do you have to hardwire everything. Pics would be helpful.

10/31/2006, 05:59 PM	#2
The Saltwater Kid Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Barre, VT Posts: 2,586	It's sort of like a power strip...only better! They have individual on/off switches for each plugin allowing you to turn on/off individual pieces of equipment instead of shutting off everything. Some people have hardwired them into some elaborate power panels and they work awesome. I would also highly recommend getting some GFCI outlets or adaptors (I plan on doing this soon myself), one for each piece of equipment that's in your tank if possible (you don't want just one to plug the power panel into because of nuisance trips...one outlet + 1 powerpanel + 1 nuisance trip = EVERYTHING shut off until you reset the GFCI)...got to think SAFETY! Too many people have learned the hard way and had fires breakout because of an overloaded powerstrip. __________________ Oceanic Biocube 14g Nano Tank w/middle chamber refugium mod 2 Ecoxotic Power Pro LED Modules (1 - 12K/Royal Blue combo, 1 - Royal Blue) MaxiJet 900 return, VorTech MP10 circulation Livestock: Higher End Z's & P's, few mushrooms, Aussie Duncan, Maxi Mini Carpet Anemone

10/31/2006, 06:07 PM	#3
CCG Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 603	Here you go http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/pro...36&src=4WFRWXX Colin __________________ Beat to fit - paint to match. If at first it doesn't fit get a bigger hammer. Current Tank Info: 120g reef, 29g sump, Pan World 150, (2) reefoptix III pendents, 250W 14k AC, Deltec 851, Tunze Stream, GEO 618 CR. 100g plant

10/31/2006, 06:28 PM	#4
easye123 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,505	whats a gfci and how does it work? __________________ Loading...... Current Tank Info: 90g BB sps 30g sump. 2x175w mh. 2x110w vho act. Vortech. tunze 6025. ER rs 135. TLF phos. ACjr

11/01/2006, 09:12 AM	#8
The Saltwater Kid Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Barre, VT Posts: 2,586	Here's one that's cheaper... http://www.123dj.com/lighting/controllers/pd8.html __________________ Oceanic Biocube 14g Nano Tank w/middle chamber refugium mod 2 Ecoxotic Power Pro LED Modules (1 - 12K/Royal Blue combo, 1 - Royal Blue) MaxiJet 900 return, VorTech MP10 circulation Livestock: Higher End Z's & P's, few mushrooms, Aussie Duncan, Maxi Mini Carpet Anemone

10/31/2006, 07:29 PM	#5
Snakebyt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lubbock Tx Posts: 2,141	this is the same thing, but a little cheaper http://stores.channeladvisor.com/hyt...M-855666000075

11/01/2006, 07:34 AM	#6
BigMojo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 37	I work in the DJ lighting business...PLEASE, do not buy the Eliminator product listed above, it is very poorly constructed and in our tests we have seen them overheat and "explode" they are NOT UL approved... As a disclaimer I work for Chauvet (a competitor to Eliminator and American DJ), and while we make a product like that as well, either ours or the American DJ piece will work much better...I'm experimenting with 4 outlet relay pack that has automatic chases built in to alternate flow for some real randomness...

11/01/2006, 07:50 AM	#7
Snakebyt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lubbock Tx Posts: 2,141	thanks for the heads up about that product. I just saw it while looking around. I guess its like most things, ya get what ya pay for

11/01/2006, 11:15 AM	#9
sabodish Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 1,703	does anyone know if the outlets on the rear are spaced far enough apart to allow a digital timer to be inserted for light control?

11/01/2006, 11:32 AM	#10
The Saltwater Kid Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Barre, VT Posts: 2,586	They're too close I believe to get an adaptor of any kind in. The outlets are spaced farther apart then most regular powerpanels but not quite far enough I believe. __________________ Oceanic Biocube 14g Nano Tank w/middle chamber refugium mod 2 Ecoxotic Power Pro LED Modules (1 - 12K/Royal Blue combo, 1 - Royal Blue) MaxiJet 900 return, VorTech MP10 circulation Livestock: Higher End Z's & P's, few mushrooms, Aussie Duncan, Maxi Mini Carpet Anemone

11/01/2006, 01:00 PM	#11
rooroo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Market, MD Posts: 406	Hey saltwaterkid, that link doesn't work. I've been thinking about one of these for awhile, might go pick one up next week.

11/01/2006, 01:03 PM	#12
Gundo5000 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,534	Do the red switches light up? __________________ GUNDO

11/01/2006, 02:22 PM	#14
The Saltwater Kid Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Barre, VT Posts: 2,586	http://www.123dj.com/lighting/controllers/pd8.html __________________ Oceanic Biocube 14g Nano Tank w/middle chamber refugium mod 2 Ecoxotic Power Pro LED Modules (1 - 12K/Royal Blue combo, 1 - Royal Blue) MaxiJet 900 return, VorTech MP10 circulation Livestock: Higher End Z's & P's, few mushrooms, Aussie Duncan, Maxi Mini Carpet Anemone

11/01/2006, 02:24 PM	#15
The Saltwater Kid Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Barre, VT Posts: 2,586	I can't explain why the link doesn't work, when I try it through IE it works fine but trying to access it through this forum doesn't work. Copy/paste the link to your web browser and it should work for you. __________________ Oceanic Biocube 14g Nano Tank w/middle chamber refugium mod 2 Ecoxotic Power Pro LED Modules (1 - 12K/Royal Blue combo, 1 - Royal Blue) MaxiJet 900 return, VorTech MP10 circulation Livestock: Higher End Z's & P's, few mushrooms, Aussie Duncan, Maxi Mini Carpet Anemone

11/01/2006, 02:30 PM	#16
rooroo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Market, MD Posts: 406	What's the brand of that one? Or is it a no-name?

11/01/2006, 05:45 PM	#17
xxxbadfishxxx Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 1,585	Wow, thanks for all your replies. I think that is definatly worth looking into for my 90 Upgrade, really useful when doing water changes, simply turn off everything in the sump, and the main can stay on.

11/01/2006, 06:03 PM	#18
Snakebyt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lubbock Tx Posts: 2,141	I am defenatly getting a couple of them when I upgrade to a bigger tank

11/01/2006, 06:29 PM	#19
sabodish Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 1,703	sweet..ill get 2 of those pigtails for my lights and then 2 controllers for all my other needs on the new cube.

11/01/2006, 06:50 PM	#20
Rendos Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 5,380	Does anyone know any specs on this one? It says it has a controller built in. http://www.123dj.com/lighting/contro...ightsaver.html __________________ Richard Rendos - Founder WTMRAC It can't rain all the time. Current Tank Info: 92 gallon corner bowfront