What Power strips with switches to get

[saltwater4life1]

I am looking for a nice power strip with switches for each plug.
I found this http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?ItemID=28593 But i was wondering if there is anything like that but cheaper or better.


Thank you,

Nick

[saltwater4life1]

Anyone i also was wondering about DIY something but need to see some info on DIY power strip with switches...

[Chibils]

Just about everyone uses the American DJ. :)

[saltwater4life1]

I noticed that i always seen them in build threads but i finally found out what it was called... So that's like the best thing to get?

[drock59]

Yep American DJ all the way. One of the best discoveries I ever made for my reef.

[jaydubh11]

Eliminator E-107 8-switch Power Center:

http://www.eliminatorlightingdirect.com/8_Switch_Power_Center_p/e-107.htm

[sugartooth]

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=914023&CMP=EMC-TIGEREMAIL&SRCCODE=WEBLET03ORDER

[drock59]

The American DJ version is built a lot better than the Eliminator(ive used both) and the second link looks like its plastic.

This is what you want: http://cgi.ebay.com/AMERICAN-DJ-PC-100-A-POWER-DISTRIBUTION-PANEL-PC100-A_W0QQitemZ160155407234QQihZ006QQcategoryZ23792QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

Our local club was able to get a group buy, but you can often find them for 20-25 bucks.

[saltwater4life1]

Alright thanks! I'll have to get me one of them :) They look clean

[besl]

Yep American DJ is the way to go. I bought 2 through th einternet and was a victim of bate and switch - I ordered the DJ-PC100 and they sent me the Eliminator or a version just like it and there is no comparison in quality - get the American DJPC100 - you won't regret it.

[RWillieK]

I found them at Amazon.com pretty cheap - $21 Shipped.

[SD-Fishguy]

how far apart are the three prong plug-ins?

Can you fit multiple timers plugged in next to one another? (lights)

Can I get a link for the amazon info. (can't find it)

[Waxxiemann]

I'm curious to see pics of how you have yours set up.

[drock59]

That is the one drawback....timers and larger plugs can take up more than one space. Other than that, they are wonderful.

[SD-Fishguy]

My coralife junk is cramed up against the wall in back.
Any good ideas on how to mount this sucker.

[bkwudzjeep]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10753382#post10753382 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by drock59
That is the one drawback....timers and larger plugs can take up more than one space. Other than that, they are wonderful.

These can help with that.....I have some "Y" shaped extensions as well that allow you to connect 2 things to one timer (ie. ballasts, fans, etc.)
http://images.tigerdirect.ca/skuimages/large/C184-03137-main.jpghttp://www.qvs.com/images/adpt2.JPG

I bought a few of extras....just in case....

[Waxxiemann]

where did you get those?

[bkwudzjeep]

I got mine from cyberguys.com and once your on the site, search for "power strip liberator"....they range from $2-4 depending on the shape.....pretty reasonable IMO.

They have 3 and 5-packs too.....

[FEEDERFISH]

American DJ-PC100 @ Amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/American-DJ-PC-100A-8-Switch-Center/dp/B0002GL50Q/ref=pd_bbs_3/102-2116582-1101746?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1189645068&sr=8-3

[SD-Fishguy]

good info. thanks everyone. looks like a new project.

[saltwater4life1]

Thanks guys,
RWillieK You said they had them for 21 shipped? or was that awhile back when you were looking for them...

[RWillieK]

That was a little while back. probably six months.

[saltwater4life1]

That's what i figured. Well thanks again :)

[SD-Fishguy]

What do you guys do for Timers?

Hamilton digital?

[Lumamae]

Link to American DJ or just eBay only?