Switched power centers

drew2007 · 04/25/2012, 10:27 PM

Im not happy with the wires in my sump area and the fact i need to unplug the skimmer and whatever else to do maintenance. Plus i wanna clean up and hide wires the best i can. Im curious if anyone is using a switched power center? Can you post pics? I found this which seems to be a good price...
http://images.guitarcenter.com/produ..._801020_3d.jpg

ek9vboi · 04/25/2012, 10:39 PM

Yes, plenty on here use that same one. They are great if you don't have a controller but even at times a controller is a pain to use because the power center is a quick flick and it's off unlike the controller where you have to go into the menu to turn it off.

I have something similar but it uses blue LEDs. I forgot the brand ut you can find them on eBay for around 20-30 bucks.

sammy77 · 04/26/2012, 08:15 AM

I'm looking for the same thing, how do these work? Does everything just plug in behind it I'm assuming?

wolfador · 04/26/2012, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sammy77

I'm looking for the same thing, how do these work? Does everything just plug in behind it I'm assuming?

usually yes, sometimes you need an extender as the plugs are pretty close together and if you have something that has a bigger plug it will block the other ports.

sammy77 · 04/26/2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by wolfador

usually yes, sometimes you need an extender as the plugs are pretty close together and if you have something that has a bigger plug it will block the other ports.

Thank you. Does anyone have a link to one where I can purchase?

ek9vboi · 04/26/2012, 10:45 AM

Here's a picture of the blue one I have. I'll try to find a link to it in a moment.

My controller does a majority of it but it's still very useful. When I do my water changes, I drop the pump in the sump and flick the switch.

Outlets710 · 04/26/2012, 11:02 AM

I was about to start a thread about this same exact thing, I need about an 8 outlet one w toggle switches, the one with blue leds sounded cool, Where can we find that one and which do you guys suggest? does it need to be a surge protector as well?
hows this one?
http://www.mcmelectronics.com/produc...500-/555-17100

jt_milstead · 04/26/2012, 11:05 AM

I have used this same DJ Strip on numerous tanks. Im currently building a new tank and will use it again.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/American...can+DJ+PC-100A

drew2007 · 04/26/2012, 12:01 PM

^^Awesome. Thank you. I just gotta figure out how to mount it.

Ek9vboi - where did get yours? The blue led is pretty cool. Id like to look into that one.

Outlets710 - i think they all have some sort of surge protection. I believe there has to be with the amperage and what not.

Outlets710 · 04/26/2012, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ek9vboi

Here's a picture of the blue one I have. I'll try to find a link to it in a moment.

My controller does a majority of it but it's still very useful. When I do my water changes, I drop the pump in the sump and flick the switch.

sammy77 · 04/27/2012, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ek9vboi

Here's a picture of the blue one I have. I'll try to find a link to it in a moment.

My controller does a majority of it but it's still very useful. When I do my water changes, I drop the pump in the sump and flick the switch.

Very nice setup! What brand is that?

10reefman · 04/27/2012, 05:59 AM

you can buy them on ebay for about $30.

sammy77 · 04/27/2012, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 10reefman

you can buy them on ebay for about $30.

Thank you. I've tried searching eBay and cannot find them, that's why i asked for a link.

ReefMonkey13 · 04/27/2012, 08:22 AM

i got mine from amazon.

sammy77 · 04/27/2012, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ReefMonkey13

i got mine from amazon.

That's it! Thank you.

http://www.amazon.com/Technical-Pro-...5537007&sr=8-7

drew2007 · 04/27/2012, 03:48 PM

thanks for the link. Just ordered it from ebay for $32.99 free shipping.

Outlets710 · 04/27/2012, 07:10 PM

Hek yea , thank you much Sammy, I shall order now

jeffesaurusrex · 04/27/2012, 07:24 PM

How did you guys mount them under your cabinets like that? Did you have to make a bracket?

ScottRT · 04/27/2012, 07:55 PM

My buddy actually just screwed his in on one side only (2 screws not all 4). It is a little wobbly, but not bad. I actually cut out a couple little blocks and brad nailed them into the opening on the stand, then just screwed into all for holes normally.

Outlets710 · 04/27/2012, 08:18 PM

I didn't know it was 19 inches wide., Im going to have to go with a smaller one, won't fit, maybe a 6 outlet one

sammy77 · 04/29/2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Outlets710

Hek yea , thank you much Sammy, I shall order now

You're welcome guys, just ordered mine as well.

04/25/2012, 10:27 PM	#1
drew2007 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 976	Switched power centers Im not happy with the wires in my sump area and the fact i need to unplug the skimmer and whatever else to do maintenance. Plus i wanna clean up and hide wires the best i can. Im curious if anyone is using a switched power center? Can you post pics? I found this which seems to be a good price... http://images.guitarcenter.com/produ..._801020_3d.jpg __________________ 110g rimless, Elite Aquatics sump, JNS ConeS Co2, ATI Sunpower, Vortech, Digital Aquatics RKE

04/26/2012, 08:15 AM	#3
sammy77 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: IL Posts: 373	I'm looking for the same thing, how do these work? Does everything just plug in behind it I'm assuming? __________________ 220gal FOWLR When you're down....look up....get up....and don't ever give up! Current Tank Info: 220gal FOWLR

04/26/2012, 11:02 AM	#7
Outlets710 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 321	You beat me to it I was about to start a thread about this same exact thing, I need about an 8 outlet one w toggle switches, the one with blue leds sounded cool, Where can we find that one and which do you guys suggest? does it need to be a surge protector as well? hows this one? http://www.mcmelectronics.com/produc...500-/555-17100 __________________ 30g AIO peninsula 4bulb ATI primarily SPS

04/26/2012, 12:01 PM	#9
drew2007 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 976	^^Awesome. Thank you. I just gotta figure out how to mount it. Ek9vboi - where did get yours? The blue led is pretty cool. Id like to look into that one. Outlets710 - i think they all have some sort of surge protection. I believe there has to be with the amperage and what not. __________________ 110g rimless, Elite Aquatics sump, JNS ConeS Co2, ATI Sunpower, Vortech, Digital Aquatics RKE

04/27/2012, 03:48 PM	#16
drew2007 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 976	thanks for the link. Just ordered it from ebay for $32.99 free shipping. __________________ 110g rimless, Elite Aquatics sump, JNS ConeS Co2, ATI Sunpower, Vortech, Digital Aquatics RKE

04/25/2012, 10:39 PM	#2
ek9vboi Registered Member. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South FL Posts: 3,027	Yes, plenty on here use that same one. They are great if you don't have a controller but even at times a controller is a pain to use because the power center is a quick flick and it's off unlike the controller where you have to go into the menu to turn it off. I have something similar but it uses blue LEDs. I forgot the brand ut you can find them on eBay for around 20-30 bucks.

04/26/2012, 10:45 AM	#6
ek9vboi Registered Member. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South FL Posts: 3,027	Here's a picture of the blue one I have. I'll try to find a link to it in a moment. My controller does a majority of it but it's still very useful. When I do my water changes, I drop the pump in the sump and flick the switch.

04/26/2012, 11:05 AM	#8
jt_milstead Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Poway Ca.(San Diego) Posts: 951	I have used this same DJ Strip on numerous tanks. Im currently building a new tank and will use it again. http://www.guitarcenter.com/American...can+DJ+PC-100A

04/27/2012, 05:59 AM	#12
10reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: new york Posts: 171	you can buy them on ebay for about $30.

04/27/2012, 08:22 AM	#14
ReefMonkey13 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 109	i got mine from amazon.

04/27/2012, 07:10 PM	#17
Outlets710 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 321	Hek yea , thank you much Sammy, I shall order now __________________ 30g AIO peninsula 4bulb ATI primarily SPS

04/27/2012, 07:24 PM	#18
jeffesaurusrex Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 322	How did you guys mount them under your cabinets like that? Did you have to make a bracket? __________________ -Jeff Current Tank Info: 29g Biocube - StevesLEDs - MP10 - Apex - Tunze

04/27/2012, 07:55 PM	#19
ScottRT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 55	My buddy actually just screwed his in on one side only (2 screws not all 4). It is a little wobbly, but not bad. I actually cut out a couple little blocks and brad nailed them into the opening on the stand, then just screwed into all for holes normally.

04/27/2012, 08:18 PM	#20
Outlets710 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 321	I didn't know it was 19 inches wide., Im going to have to go with a smaller one, won't fit, maybe a 6 outlet one __________________ 30g AIO peninsula 4bulb ATI primarily SPS