DanangMonkey
04/02/2013, 08:03 AM
Currently using an 8 outlet Coralife timer strip for most of the electrical distribution in a living room 90 Gal DT on wood stand. There are 4 unswitched outlets, 2 programmed for night, and two programmed for day.
Night programmed outlets connect to: (1) Main light bar "nightime LED's
(1) Sump light fixture
Day programmed Outlets connect to: (1) Main light bar T5 dual 10K lights
(1) Main Light bar T5 dual actinic lights
Unswitched outlets connect to: (2) Hydro 1400 circulation untis
(1) Sicce 2.0 Pump for EV-120 Skimmer
(1) Sicce 3.0 Sump Return pump
Coralife Timer strip is plugged into a GFCI outlet
My 150W Thermostats (2) are connected to a power strip (which also connects the TV/Cable modem). This power strip is ALSO plugged into the GFCI Outlet.
The total watttage and current (for everything inlcuding the TV) is sufficient for the one 15A GFCI, but that doesnt mean its fail safe or ideal.
I want to get rid of the Coralife timer/strip (although it works it seems like a flimsy plastic toy). I want to install a PDU like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Technical-Pro-...4830403&sr=1-1
I also want to install a GFCI outlet with a 120VAC/15A circuit dedicated to the DT.
MY QUESTIONS:
1. How much (on average) to run a dedicated 120VAC/15A circuit back to a panel (100ft to entrance pnl -new home with open attic)
2. The PDU I choose is preliminary. Is thier a better option that can be mounted to the DT stand? Since the PDU has no timer control will I have to connect plug-in timers (another failure point)?
Sorry for the length of the post, wanted to include all pertinent info
Appreciate any/all responses....!!
Night programmed outlets connect to: (1) Main light bar "nightime LED's
(1) Sump light fixture
Day programmed Outlets connect to: (1) Main light bar T5 dual 10K lights
(1) Main Light bar T5 dual actinic lights
Unswitched outlets connect to: (2) Hydro 1400 circulation untis
(1) Sicce 2.0 Pump for EV-120 Skimmer
(1) Sicce 3.0 Sump Return pump
Coralife Timer strip is plugged into a GFCI outlet
My 150W Thermostats (2) are connected to a power strip (which also connects the TV/Cable modem). This power strip is ALSO plugged into the GFCI Outlet.
The total watttage and current (for everything inlcuding the TV) is sufficient for the one 15A GFCI, but that doesnt mean its fail safe or ideal.
I want to get rid of the Coralife timer/strip (although it works it seems like a flimsy plastic toy). I want to install a PDU like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Technical-Pro-...4830403&sr=1-1
I also want to install a GFCI outlet with a 120VAC/15A circuit dedicated to the DT.
MY QUESTIONS:
1. How much (on average) to run a dedicated 120VAC/15A circuit back to a panel (100ft to entrance pnl -new home with open attic)
2. The PDU I choose is preliminary. Is thier a better option that can be mounted to the DT stand? Since the PDU has no timer control will I have to connect plug-in timers (another failure point)?
Sorry for the length of the post, wanted to include all pertinent info
Appreciate any/all responses....!!