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AcroButcher
01/22/2009, 12:09 AM
Howdy all,
Im about to purchase a neptune 3 and im trying to decide if i need th dc4 hd for my lighting. the frag tank will have a 250w se MH and the display will have a aquactinics constellation 7 x 54w t5. i will also be running a heater and co2 solenoid off of the neptune. so mainly the question is do you think i could get away with a dc8 or will it overdue the strip. thanks everyone.

RussM
01/22/2009, 01:11 AM
The DC8 is rated at 6A per outlet, and 15A total for the whole unit. If any device exceeds 5A draw, you should get the 4HD as well. Calculate your total power consumption, and if it is >12-13 amps, I'd get another DC8 or 4HD.