Will the DC8 handle 3-250w Icecap and 1-660 Icecap??

GrouperGenius · 07/13/2009, 12:39 PM

I'm not sure if I need to get the DC4HD as well as the stock DC8 coming with the Apex.

I'll also have 2-Tunze 6105's and Reeflo Dart return pump.

Thanks, Mark

kenargo · 07/13/2009, 12:44 PM

It will work but pay attention to your total amperage; you might not be able to use all 8 outlets depending on what else you have plugged in that would be on at the same time.

GrouperGenius · 07/13/2009, 12:51 PM

Thanks.

Lutefisk · 07/13/2009, 02:15 PM

I think that there are issues due to the inrush current on the 660. I believe Curt has said that it may briefly draw as much as 50A on power up.

You will want to put the 660 on the Triac controlled outlets. When I was using 3x250 watt MH and a 660 I had the Icecap on a HD DC-4 just to be safe.

Here are some comments by Curt that should address any questions you have on the issue:
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...sh#post5000436
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...60#post8451780
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...h#post12947374

Paul

ciphros · 07/14/2009, 09:10 AM

I run 2 400's, a 660, 1 mj and a dosing pump all at the same time on a single DC8. Been doing so for 2 years with no issues. Same DC8 also runs another mj and dosing pump. Have had them on in manual mode when adding addtional Alk to the tank, or making up more 2 part - but typically only one or the other of the mj's are on when the lights are (always true for the dosing pumps).

jkopp36 · 07/14/2009, 10:21 AM

I am running exactly what you mentioned (all on triacs) and have the rest of the DC8 full of low-load stuff too. Haven't had any trouble.

07/13/2009, 12:39 PM	#1
GrouperGenius Liscensed Unit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hudson,Florida Posts: 2,948	Will the DC8 handle 3-250w Icecap and 1-660 Icecap?? I'm not sure if I need to get the DC4HD as well as the stock DC8 coming with the Apex. I'll also have 2-Tunze 6105's and Reeflo Dart return pump. Thanks, Mark __________________ Tankless at the moment...but still knows a thing or two.

07/13/2009, 12:44 PM	#2
kenargo Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 8,151	It will work but pay attention to your total amperage; you might not be able to use all 8 outlets depending on what else you have plugged in that would be on at the same time. __________________ Click on my name to visit my homepage and access a collection of AquaController and Apex software, tips, trick and other Q&A including a link to the 'unofficial Apex new users guide' with loads of helpful information and don't forget to put a pin in my location map. Current Tank Info: 225G, BK 300 Deluxe, Deltec PF601, Precision Marine Kalkreactor, 2-LMIII+6 pumps, SpectraPure UHE, Apex, LunarSim, Tunze 6305s. Mixed reef, clam, fish, etc.

07/13/2009, 12:51 PM	#3
GrouperGenius Liscensed Unit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hudson,Florida Posts: 2,948	Thanks. __________________ Tankless at the moment...but still knows a thing or two.

07/13/2009, 02:15 PM	#4
Lutefisk Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 1,686	I think that there are issues due to the inrush current on the 660. I believe Curt has said that it may briefly draw as much as 50A on power up. You will want to put the 660 on the Triac controlled outlets. When I was using 3x250 watt MH and a 660 I had the Icecap on a HD DC-4 just to be safe. Here are some comments by Curt that should address any questions you have on the issue: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...sh#post5000436 http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...60#post8451780 http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...h#post12947374 Paul __________________ lu·te·fisk (lôô'tə-fĭsk') n. A traditional Scandinavian dish prepared by soaking air-dried cod in a lye solution for several weeks, a process that gives the dish its gelatinous consistency. Current Tank Info: 155 bow front plus misc other tanks.

07/14/2009, 09:10 AM	#5
ciphros Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Richland WA Posts: 542	I run 2 400's, a 660, 1 mj and a dosing pump all at the same time on a single DC8. Been doing so for 2 years with no issues. Same DC8 also runs another mj and dosing pump. Have had them on in manual mode when adding addtional Alk to the tank, or making up more 2 part - but typically only one or the other of the mj's are on when the lights are (always true for the dosing pumps).

07/14/2009, 10:21 AM	#6
jkopp36 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 270	I am running exactly what you mentioned (all on triacs) and have the rest of the DC8 full of low-load stuff too. Haven't had any trouble.