how many electrical outlets suggested?

griffithimage · 10/12/2007, 01:02 PM

Hi, I will be getting an electrician to install electrical outlets dedicated to my tank setup. (220 gallon) I'm trying to avoid using lots of powerbars and I have a dedicated circuit. How many plugs should I put in? It seems as if there are a million things to plug in and a million things I haven't thought of yet.

Thanks

barbra · 10/12/2007, 01:19 PM

How many depends on what you are plugging in. Then a couple of extra for other stuff you haven't thought of or hasn't yet been invented. Use your common sense and talk to the electrician about what he's comfortable with.

griffithimage · 10/12/2007, 01:28 PM

How many do most people have and maybe I'll take an average.

techigirl78 · 10/12/2007, 01:40 PM

Have you considered 2 dedicated breakers? That way if GFI blows one circuit, you still have the other to keep your tank running.

tank o tang · 10/12/2007, 01:57 PM

Figure simple set up =

4 - lights
4 or more - powerheads
2 - skimmer
1 - return pump
1 - fudge light
? - stand and canopy fans
2 - heaters
1- chiller

some can be eliminated by pluging into a controller or a timed light strip.

Any additions?

barbra · 10/12/2007, 01:58 PM

It is unlikely that anyone will be able to spoon-feed you an answer without knowing your setup in detail and what your future plans are.

10/12/2007, 01:02 PM	#1
griffithimage Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 266	how many electrical outlets suggested? Hi, I will be getting an electrician to install electrical outlets dedicated to my tank setup. (220 gallon) I'm trying to avoid using lots of powerbars and I have a dedicated circuit. How many plugs should I put in? It seems as if there are a million things to plug in and a million things I haven't thought of yet. Thanks

10/12/2007, 01:57 PM	#5
tank o tang Thread Lurker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CT Posts: 1,527	Figure simple set up = 4 - lights 4 or more - powerheads 2 - skimmer 1 - return pump 1 - fudge light ? - stand and canopy fans 2 - heaters 1- chiller some can be eliminated by pluging into a controller or a timed light strip. Any additions? __________________ A 5 gallon bucket of water dosen't look like much till it's on your living room floor Current Tank Info: 180gal

10/12/2007, 01:19 PM	#2
barbra Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Va Beach, VA Posts: 1,408	How many depends on what you are plugging in. Then a couple of extra for other stuff you haven't thought of or hasn't yet been invented. Use your common sense and talk to the electrician about what he's comfortable with.

10/12/2007, 01:28 PM	#3
griffithimage Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 266	How many do most people have and maybe I'll take an average.

10/12/2007, 01:40 PM	#4
techigirl78 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,739	Have you considered 2 dedicated breakers? That way if GFI blows one circuit, you still have the other to keep your tank running.

10/12/2007, 01:58 PM	#6
barbra Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Va Beach, VA Posts: 1,408	It is unlikely that anyone will be able to spoon-feed you an answer without knowing your setup in detail and what your future plans are.